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Page 1: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

Pictured top to bottom Jacob Johanson Shelby Lorenz Shaye Ronningen Karlee Linstad Queen Patricia Mack King Luke Mathiason and Nicole Bylin

Edmore Homecoming 2013

Another homecoming week at the Edmore Public School is in the history books The junior class won the class competition for the most points earned throughout the week Every student from Pk-12th grade and the faculty and staff dressed up and enjoyed the festivities Monday was class color day Tuesday-pajama day Wednesday-twins day Thursday-team day and Friday-spirit day Other activities were a pudding eating contest pep rally day and on Friday the students and faculty traveled to Lakota for the homecoming parade and class competitions The football game was exciting as the Raiders defeated North Border 22-0 and then the week concluded with the homecoming dance in Lakota for grades 7-12 Homecoming coronation was held Monday September 9th Candidates were the senior class Nicole Bylin Jacob Johanson Karlee Linstad Shelby Lorenz Patricia Mack Luke Mathiason and Shaye Ronningen

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL

Greetings Patrons of the Edmore School District

Another great year has begun at the Edmore School We have made the transition back to a pre-k-12 facility with

minimal glitches Students appear to be eager to be back in the classroom for another great year of academic

success

This fall I have made several presentations regarding the future of the Edmore district and the October 8th

vote

regarding property taxes I will list the following data for consideration If you own a house in Edmore assessed at

$40000 you will pay an additional $400 per year in taxes compared to 2012 taxes if you vote ldquoYesrdquo on October 8th

If you own agricultural land with assessed value at $50000 per acre you will pay and additional 6 cents per acre

compared to 2012 taxes if you vote ldquoYesrdquo on October 8th

Last year Edmore levied 11435 mills In comparison Park River levied 15959 mills Lakota levied 12044 Devils

Lake levied 13588 Munich levied 10878 and Starkweather levied 10300 The majority of the surrounding

districts levied higher mill rates than Edmore

What did the school district spend in the town last year During the 2012-013 school year the district expenditures

for Cenex Johnson Store Brianrsquos Repair totaled over $9600000 This does not include the six staff members that

reside in the community and their expenditures The Edmore school district relies on the Edmore patrons to invest

in the education of our youth but also invests back into the Edmore and surrounding communities

The financial investment made by the district patrons results in a quality education available to our youth Last

year over 50 of our senior class earned at least 15 college dual-credit courses before they graduated This year

we will have 75 of our seniors earning college credits Interactive Video Network (ITV) classes on line courses

and dual credit courses are all available for our students The classes available for students with the use of

technology are there for the taking

On October 8th

the patrons residing in the Edmore school district will determine the long-term fate of the school

district and surrounding communities The ballot will contain two questions one for raising the building fund levy

from 10 to 20 mills and the second for adding 20 mills to the general fund I would encourage all eligible voters to

take time and become informed of the issues and then vote

The school board will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday October 2nd

at 7 pm in the Edmore

gymnasium Please take time to attend the meeting If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at

the Edmore School

Frank Schill

Superintendent

Hello

Itrsquos hard to believe we are half way through the first quarter and fall is in the air Irsquom

thrilled having the students back and their focus is where it needs to be We have spectacular

students at Edmore Public School and I canrsquot wait to work with them throughout the school

year We set the bar high for the kids and they respond in an excellent manner This makes the

profession a lot of fun

I am now the PK-12 principal at Edmore so I

get to work with a variety of ages and grade levels Itrsquos

a fun mix and I never know what the day will bring The

elementary combination classrooms seem to be working

out quite well The elementary students and teachers are

working hard to solidify the curriculum

Grades 6-12 teachers and students are also

working hard and getting a lot done from the get go

The college courses distance Ed courses vocational

classes and the core studies are in routine and moving

in the right direction The teachers do a great job of communicating with their students making

sure they are on pace and not falling behind in their studies This is a true positive of having a

small school This allows us to shape the curriculum for the best interest of our students

Grades K-11 will be doing the NWEA testing from September 24th

- October 11th

These

tests give us data to see where students are excelling or where they need extra help The subjects

tested are reading grammar math and science NWEA is a great tool to help us direct

curriculum and tutor the students Please schedule appointments around these tests dates if

possible

I can say with confidence that we have some of the best students in the state They truly

work hard and have developed a culture in the school that is pleasant to be part of Please feel

free to come in anytime to visit with me or just take in a school day with us I would love to

share with you the variety of curriculum and activities that we have going on at Edmore Public

School

I hope everyone has a great fall

Matt Ford

PK-12 Principal

Check out the school

website

wwwedmorek12ndus

News Release ndash for immediate release Title Marketing Hometown America comes to Edmore For more information contact Helen Volk-Schill Helenvolk-schillndsuedu 7012545138

People move to Edmore and people leave ndash why Is it just about the job opportunities or are there other

reasons Are there things Edmore can do to help recruit new residents Once they are here what might

help them stay

These questions and others will be addressed in a program Marketing Hometown America which will be

offered in November and December in Edmore

Edmore was chosen as one of two communities in the state to participate in the effort that is funded by

the University of Nebraska Rural Futures Institute and developed and delivered by NDSU Extension

Rural communities in South Dakota and Nebraska are also a part of the program

Helen Volk-Schill NDSU Extension Agent is very excited to be able to offer this program in Edmore ldquoIt is

based on research done in western Nebraska It really gives a community tools for the futurerdquo said Volk-

Schill

People who participate in the program will

Learn what new residents are looking for as they relocate to a rural community

Discover often overlooked local assets that attract potential new residents

Understand the importance of local family and friend referrals and the positive image that can be projected through a community web site and social media

Learn and practice the skills of positive community dialogue to increase involvement and confidence in their ability to market their community

Build and implement a marketing action plan that incorporates realistic and achievable actions to successfully market their community and

Increase the communityrsquos human capacity and confidence in using the dialogue approach to address future community issues

This process begins Wednesday November 6 2013 at the Edmore School starting at 430 pm where

the program goals are shared Small groups are formed and led by locally trained facilitators Participants

are given a community guide that provides background information lists discussion questions and

activities

Each small group holds a series of four meetings where they draft a marketing plan and identify activities

they could do in the community to help make themselves more marketable Each group reports back at

an open community forum where everyone votes on their favorite pieces of the proposed plans and

activities and has an opportunity to volunteer to help or lead one of the future actions

Prior to the start of the program a local group facilitator training will be held Wednesday October 30 in the evening at the Edmore School

People wanting to participate in a small group session in November and December can also call at

6442283 or stop by the Edmore School to register and pick up a flyer

Fabric Needed

The Family and Consumer Sciences classroom is looking for fabric to use for some projects

People have been kind and donated great items in the past and we are looking for that again If

you have fabric that is not being used we would gladly take it off your hands In order to do

some projects we would like to have frac14 to 1 yard in length Flannels and cottons are preferred

Thank you in advance for all donations

The Family Career and Community Leaders of America student organization is once

again underway The first meeting was held September 20 with 5 students in attendance The

members as of that meeting are Patricia Mack Candra Kalhagen Lauren Sampson Nicole

Landsem and Jr Castillo FCCLA is a student organization that focuses on family and career

readiness by giving students opportunities to grow their leadership skills through service learning

experiences Look for further updates as the year goes on as we begin our fun yearly endeavors

UUppddaatteess oonn CClloossee--UUpp This is going to be the [school] year that the Edmore Close-Up group will be

heading off to Washington DC We have an excited group of students There is still quite a bit of

fundraising left to do but so far thanks to our families and communities we have raised about $10000

(half of what we need to go) Last year we were busy raising money through a raffle steak fry and a 5K

This year we have a few fundraisers in the works We have already sold some LEDP football gear and we

will also be selling LE basketball gear closer to basketball season This month [October] we are going to

be selling homemade donuts (be sure to check back on the Edmore school website for more

information) we are also going to be busy selling concessions and 5050 tickets during our sporting

events A new fundraiser we are hoping to kick off this year will be the Lucky Dates Basically a person

will buy a date on the calendar and each month we will draw a date and whoever has purchased that

date will win $10 In a small community people tend to get burnt out on the constant fundraising we do

ndash either for classes clubs or athletics so we are trying to be creative when it comes to raising money

Pre-KKindergarten News

Front row Davis Brekke Hope Strelow amp Jeffrey Moore

Back row Jax Johnson Sophie Beck amp Levi Swanson

Itrsquos been an exciting start to the year in our Pre-K and

Kindergarten room We are finally settling down into a normal routine

and the kids are quickly excelling The Pre-K kids have been busy

learning school routines the letters of their names and practicing how

to write those letters The Kindergarteners have already learned how

to read a handful of words and finished their first science experiment

I am looking forward to a fun rest of the year

Hitting the Ground Running in 4th

and 5th

Grade

The students have been working very hard early on It has been a learning curve for all as

the students are getting accustomed to not only a new teacher but a guy teacher The students

are starting to settle in as they become more comfortable with the schedule and the procedures on

how we do things in 4th

and 5th

grade Having two grades in one classroom can be a difficult

thing but we are consistently learning how to make this work efficiently

One highlight that I think the students really enjoy is a time we set aside two days a week

called ldquoLittle Buddiesrdquo The 4th

and 5th

graders work with the K-3 students during this time on a

variety of different activities This is an opportunity for our 4th

and 5th

graders to be leaders and

take the younger elementary students under their wing

Overall I think we are truly off to a good start We brought our total to 11 in 4th

and 5th

grade with the addition of one new student At this rate by the end of October we will be up to 15

All joking aside this has been a great group to work with and Irsquom excited for what the year

entails

L-R Nicole Voeller Heather Okeson Morgan Freije Tayler Lorenz Jaden RoseJordyn Bushy Helena

Mack Molly Scheer Johnathan Ketelsen Justin Stigleman and Keenan Kalhagen

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Junior Year Admissions and Financial Aid Guide Timeline

bull Start to think about your college choices Meet with your guidance or college counselor to discuss your academic goals bull Take the ACT andor SAT in the spring High scores improve your chance of winning scholarships You may want to

take the tests again in the fall to try for a higher score bull Talk to your parents about college costs Visit wwwfafsa4casteredgov and wwwfinaidorgcalculators bull Request applications and brochures from your top college choices and visit their web sites bull Visit prospective colleges over the summer Ask college friends about their college experiences bull Include a ldquofinancial aid safety schoolrdquo which is a safety school (a college that will definitely admit you) where you could

afford to attend even if you did not receive financial aid bull Visit wwwfastwebcom to find scholarships and to learn more about financial aid and paying for college bull Consider the out-of-pocket cost (cost of attendance minus any scholarships or grants) as opposed to net cost (cost of

attendance minus the financial aid package) when evaluating college costs Net cost includes loans which need to be repaid usually with interest while out-of-pocket cost tells you how much the college is really going to cost you and your family All colleges must now provide a net price calculator on their web sites These calculators estimate the out-of- pocket cost Some calculators may highlight a net cost figure in addition to a net price figure donrsquot confuse the two There may be differences in accuracy from college to college Net price calculators can be used to evaluate whether a college is inside or outside the ballpark of affordability but the results for different colleges may not be comparable

Senior Year ndash Fall bull Organize applications create files for each school you are interested in attending List requirements and deadlines bull If required complete the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form available at profileonlinecollegeboardcom bull Retake the ACT andor SAT to improve your score bull Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers counselors and community leaders (no later than

one month before the application due date) Provide recommenders with list of your accomplishments academic achievements and your career goals

bull To save money on application fees consider applying early action or early decision to a college where you have a good chance of being accepted early to avoid the need for a safety school Note Early decision requires you to enroll at the college if admitted while early action does not

bull Register for a PIN at wwwpinedgov13 13 so you can complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online Students and parents must have their own PINrsquos Be prepared to enter your name Social Security number date of birth and a challenge question

Senior Year - Winter bull Work on your college applications Many applications are due in late December and before early January bull File the FAFSA at wwwfafsaedgov as soon as possible after January 1 Some states and colleges have very early

deadlines Do not wait until yoursquove filed your federal income tax returns or have been admitted bull Check with your prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms deadlines and requirements

Senior Year - Spring bull Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for any mistakes and report them to your prospective school(s) You can also

update your SAR online You should receive your SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) bull Check email and postal mail regularly for admissions decisions (generally late Marchearly April) a thin envelope does

not necessarily mean you are rejected bull Compare your admissions offers Ask your guidance counselor and parents to help you weigh your options bull Compare your financial aid award letters based on net price at wwwfinaidorgcalculatorsawardletterphtml where you

will find the Award Letter Comparison Tool Find out more with the Financial Aid Award letter quick reference guide found at wwwfinaidorgfafsaFinancialAidAwardLetterspdf

bull Time for a decision Most schools ask that you choose your school by May 1st unless early decision bull Check collegersquos deadlines for housing financial aid etc

Remember to notify your recommenders about your decisions and the schools where you were accepted

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

FAFSA Step-by-Step

What is it FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for college which may include grants scholarships work-study and loans

Why fill it out The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid from the federal and state government(s) and from most public and private colleges Private colleges may have their own supplemental forms in addition to the FAFSA for awarding their own aid funds For example about 250 private colleges require an additional form called the CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The FAFSA is a prerequisite for the unsubsidized Stafford and Parent PLUS loans which do not depend on financial need

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution According to the governmentrsquos calculation you and your family should be able to contribute this amount in the coming academic year to your college costs The EFC is a harsh assessment of you and your familyrsquos ability to pay for college It does not consider the impact of consumer debt on a familyrsquos financial strength

How does it work The college you plan to attend will try to meet your demonstrated financial need with a package of different types of aid from multiple sources including federal state school and private sources

You can do the following on wwwfafsaedgov

sect Electronically sign your FAFSA sect Check the status sect Make corrections sect Add additional colleges and universities sect Fill out an online renewal FAFSA next year

To obtain a PIN eligible students AND parents should visit wwwpinedgov (students and parents should get their own PINs) Click on ldquoApply for PINrdquo near the top of the page and be prepared to enter your name social security number date of birth and a challenge question Allow 3-4 hours for the PIN to be emailed

Do not reveal your PIN to anyone The PIN allows you to electronically sign federal student aid and loan documents and access your confidential FAFSA information

Quick Tip Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and each subsequent year once yoursquore in college Early submission maximizes your chances of receiving aid

FAFSA Process 1-2-3

Step 1 Assemble forms needed to complete FAFSA

You and your parents (if you are dependent) need the following to fill out the form Social Security Number Current bank and brokerage account statements Drivers license (if any) Current mortgage and investment records (if any) Alien registration card (if not a US citizen) 2012 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax

questions if you or your parents havenrsquot filed yet) 2012 untaxed income records (if any) 2012 W2 and 1099 forms and other record of money

earned Parents 2012 income tax return (if dependent) PIN Step 2 Complete the FAFSA Download print and complete the FAFSA on the Web

worksheet Complete FAFSA on the Web at wwwfafsaedgov

The online version is used by over 99 of the applicants since it includes skip logic to avoid asking you unnecessary and redundant questions Processing is quicker and more efficient with built-in edit-checks to reduce errors on the form

In order to maximize the amount of aid fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1

Once finished print the FAFSA summary as well as the Submission Confirmation page (or write down your confirmation number and date) If you complete the paper version make a copy for your records

Step 3 Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is proof that your FAFSA was received You should receive your electronic SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) What if I find errors on my Student Aid Report (SAR) Report errors immediately to your financial aid office

You can also make corrections online using your PIN at wwwfafsaedgov

If you dont receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks call 1-800- 433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is a summary of the information you entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) It tells you how much federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and how much the government thinks you and your family can reasonably pay for your school expenses The SAR also notifies you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant You will receive a SAR in 1-3 days after you filed an Electronic FAFSA or 2-3 weeks after you filed a paper version Check immediately for your EFC (on upper right on page 1) and any mistakes or errors (pages 5-8)13 13 13

13 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

The EFC is the amount you and your family will be expected to pay for the coming academic year based on your financial situation Some colleges do not satisfy the studentrsquos full demonstrated financial need leaving the family with unmet need (a gap) Some need may be met with loans which need to be repaid usually with interest

How is the EFC calculated

The US Department of Education uses the Federal Methodology (FM) to calculate your aid eligibility The FM takes into account your familyrsquos income the number of family members in college net value of assets and your enrollment status among other factors To estimate your EFC utilize the Expected Family Contribution Calculator wwwfinaidorgefc

What happens after I receive my SAR

Look for mistakes or errors Any colleges you listed on your FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of your SAR If you find an error notify your schoolrsquos financial aid office immediately to let them know Errors can also be corrected online using your PIN at httpwwwfasfagov

What if I find mistakes on my SAR

Make sure to let your college know Then on the Web and using your PIN Go to wwwfafsaedgov and under ldquoFAFSA Follow Uprdquo click ldquoMake Corrections to a Processed FAFSArdquo You will be able to check the items you want to change and make corrections accordingly On paper Flip to the last pages of the SAR and find your original FAFSA info Make changes in the spaces provided Only fill in the areas that need to be changed andor corrected Once finished you and your parents must sign and mail the corrected FAFSA to the central processor or send to each school to which you are applying to for admission and financial aid

Highlights of each page in your SAR Page 1 Intro Tracks the aid process for you If there

is an asterisk next to your EFC you have been selected for verification (see below)

Page 2 Confidentiality information including reminders

Page 3 EFC other info EFC is listed at the top along with other information such as any issues with aid eligibility

Page 4 Summary of loans Refer to your records and make sure your totals are accurate

Pages 5-8 FAFSA summary Review the summary Make corrections or changes in the spaces provided You can also make changes online at wwwfafsagov

SAR Information Acknowledgement If any information is wrong you can correct it on pages 5 through 8 of the SAR or online When do I receive my financial aid

Once your college reviews your SAR and verifies your eligibility it will create and notify you of your aid eligibility and send an award letter You do not need to accept all of the aid thatrsquos offered to you accept only the aid you want Rejecting one form of aid however will not result in increases in the other forms of aid Federal aid will first be applied to certain school charges such as tuition fees room and board Excess may then be disbursed to the student or credited to his or her student account Why is there an asterisk next to my EFC

An asterisk () means you have been selected for verification You must provide documents to your college to verify that information submitted on the FAFSA is correct Even if there is no asterisk next to your EFC your school may still select your FAFSA for verification If your college asks for verification documents send them as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the aid process The US Department of Education has switched to a targeted verification process About a third to half of all FAFSAs will be selected for verification Some colleges verify 100 of their aid applicants because they find that this increases the accuracy of the information used to award financial aid It helps to ensure that the most deservingneedy students receive financial aid What if I donrsquot receive my SAR

Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov if you do not receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 2: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

Greetings Patrons of the Edmore School District

Another great year has begun at the Edmore School We have made the transition back to a pre-k-12 facility with

minimal glitches Students appear to be eager to be back in the classroom for another great year of academic

success

This fall I have made several presentations regarding the future of the Edmore district and the October 8th

vote

regarding property taxes I will list the following data for consideration If you own a house in Edmore assessed at

$40000 you will pay an additional $400 per year in taxes compared to 2012 taxes if you vote ldquoYesrdquo on October 8th

If you own agricultural land with assessed value at $50000 per acre you will pay and additional 6 cents per acre

compared to 2012 taxes if you vote ldquoYesrdquo on October 8th

Last year Edmore levied 11435 mills In comparison Park River levied 15959 mills Lakota levied 12044 Devils

Lake levied 13588 Munich levied 10878 and Starkweather levied 10300 The majority of the surrounding

districts levied higher mill rates than Edmore

What did the school district spend in the town last year During the 2012-013 school year the district expenditures

for Cenex Johnson Store Brianrsquos Repair totaled over $9600000 This does not include the six staff members that

reside in the community and their expenditures The Edmore school district relies on the Edmore patrons to invest

in the education of our youth but also invests back into the Edmore and surrounding communities

The financial investment made by the district patrons results in a quality education available to our youth Last

year over 50 of our senior class earned at least 15 college dual-credit courses before they graduated This year

we will have 75 of our seniors earning college credits Interactive Video Network (ITV) classes on line courses

and dual credit courses are all available for our students The classes available for students with the use of

technology are there for the taking

On October 8th

the patrons residing in the Edmore school district will determine the long-term fate of the school

district and surrounding communities The ballot will contain two questions one for raising the building fund levy

from 10 to 20 mills and the second for adding 20 mills to the general fund I would encourage all eligible voters to

take time and become informed of the issues and then vote

The school board will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday October 2nd

at 7 pm in the Edmore

gymnasium Please take time to attend the meeting If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at

the Edmore School

Frank Schill

Superintendent

Hello

Itrsquos hard to believe we are half way through the first quarter and fall is in the air Irsquom

thrilled having the students back and their focus is where it needs to be We have spectacular

students at Edmore Public School and I canrsquot wait to work with them throughout the school

year We set the bar high for the kids and they respond in an excellent manner This makes the

profession a lot of fun

I am now the PK-12 principal at Edmore so I

get to work with a variety of ages and grade levels Itrsquos

a fun mix and I never know what the day will bring The

elementary combination classrooms seem to be working

out quite well The elementary students and teachers are

working hard to solidify the curriculum

Grades 6-12 teachers and students are also

working hard and getting a lot done from the get go

The college courses distance Ed courses vocational

classes and the core studies are in routine and moving

in the right direction The teachers do a great job of communicating with their students making

sure they are on pace and not falling behind in their studies This is a true positive of having a

small school This allows us to shape the curriculum for the best interest of our students

Grades K-11 will be doing the NWEA testing from September 24th

- October 11th

These

tests give us data to see where students are excelling or where they need extra help The subjects

tested are reading grammar math and science NWEA is a great tool to help us direct

curriculum and tutor the students Please schedule appointments around these tests dates if

possible

I can say with confidence that we have some of the best students in the state They truly

work hard and have developed a culture in the school that is pleasant to be part of Please feel

free to come in anytime to visit with me or just take in a school day with us I would love to

share with you the variety of curriculum and activities that we have going on at Edmore Public

School

I hope everyone has a great fall

Matt Ford

PK-12 Principal

Check out the school

website

wwwedmorek12ndus

News Release ndash for immediate release Title Marketing Hometown America comes to Edmore For more information contact Helen Volk-Schill Helenvolk-schillndsuedu 7012545138

People move to Edmore and people leave ndash why Is it just about the job opportunities or are there other

reasons Are there things Edmore can do to help recruit new residents Once they are here what might

help them stay

These questions and others will be addressed in a program Marketing Hometown America which will be

offered in November and December in Edmore

Edmore was chosen as one of two communities in the state to participate in the effort that is funded by

the University of Nebraska Rural Futures Institute and developed and delivered by NDSU Extension

Rural communities in South Dakota and Nebraska are also a part of the program

Helen Volk-Schill NDSU Extension Agent is very excited to be able to offer this program in Edmore ldquoIt is

based on research done in western Nebraska It really gives a community tools for the futurerdquo said Volk-

Schill

People who participate in the program will

Learn what new residents are looking for as they relocate to a rural community

Discover often overlooked local assets that attract potential new residents

Understand the importance of local family and friend referrals and the positive image that can be projected through a community web site and social media

Learn and practice the skills of positive community dialogue to increase involvement and confidence in their ability to market their community

Build and implement a marketing action plan that incorporates realistic and achievable actions to successfully market their community and

Increase the communityrsquos human capacity and confidence in using the dialogue approach to address future community issues

This process begins Wednesday November 6 2013 at the Edmore School starting at 430 pm where

the program goals are shared Small groups are formed and led by locally trained facilitators Participants

are given a community guide that provides background information lists discussion questions and

activities

Each small group holds a series of four meetings where they draft a marketing plan and identify activities

they could do in the community to help make themselves more marketable Each group reports back at

an open community forum where everyone votes on their favorite pieces of the proposed plans and

activities and has an opportunity to volunteer to help or lead one of the future actions

Prior to the start of the program a local group facilitator training will be held Wednesday October 30 in the evening at the Edmore School

People wanting to participate in a small group session in November and December can also call at

6442283 or stop by the Edmore School to register and pick up a flyer

Fabric Needed

The Family and Consumer Sciences classroom is looking for fabric to use for some projects

People have been kind and donated great items in the past and we are looking for that again If

you have fabric that is not being used we would gladly take it off your hands In order to do

some projects we would like to have frac14 to 1 yard in length Flannels and cottons are preferred

Thank you in advance for all donations

The Family Career and Community Leaders of America student organization is once

again underway The first meeting was held September 20 with 5 students in attendance The

members as of that meeting are Patricia Mack Candra Kalhagen Lauren Sampson Nicole

Landsem and Jr Castillo FCCLA is a student organization that focuses on family and career

readiness by giving students opportunities to grow their leadership skills through service learning

experiences Look for further updates as the year goes on as we begin our fun yearly endeavors

UUppddaatteess oonn CClloossee--UUpp This is going to be the [school] year that the Edmore Close-Up group will be

heading off to Washington DC We have an excited group of students There is still quite a bit of

fundraising left to do but so far thanks to our families and communities we have raised about $10000

(half of what we need to go) Last year we were busy raising money through a raffle steak fry and a 5K

This year we have a few fundraisers in the works We have already sold some LEDP football gear and we

will also be selling LE basketball gear closer to basketball season This month [October] we are going to

be selling homemade donuts (be sure to check back on the Edmore school website for more

information) we are also going to be busy selling concessions and 5050 tickets during our sporting

events A new fundraiser we are hoping to kick off this year will be the Lucky Dates Basically a person

will buy a date on the calendar and each month we will draw a date and whoever has purchased that

date will win $10 In a small community people tend to get burnt out on the constant fundraising we do

ndash either for classes clubs or athletics so we are trying to be creative when it comes to raising money

Pre-KKindergarten News

Front row Davis Brekke Hope Strelow amp Jeffrey Moore

Back row Jax Johnson Sophie Beck amp Levi Swanson

Itrsquos been an exciting start to the year in our Pre-K and

Kindergarten room We are finally settling down into a normal routine

and the kids are quickly excelling The Pre-K kids have been busy

learning school routines the letters of their names and practicing how

to write those letters The Kindergarteners have already learned how

to read a handful of words and finished their first science experiment

I am looking forward to a fun rest of the year

Hitting the Ground Running in 4th

and 5th

Grade

The students have been working very hard early on It has been a learning curve for all as

the students are getting accustomed to not only a new teacher but a guy teacher The students

are starting to settle in as they become more comfortable with the schedule and the procedures on

how we do things in 4th

and 5th

grade Having two grades in one classroom can be a difficult

thing but we are consistently learning how to make this work efficiently

One highlight that I think the students really enjoy is a time we set aside two days a week

called ldquoLittle Buddiesrdquo The 4th

and 5th

graders work with the K-3 students during this time on a

variety of different activities This is an opportunity for our 4th

and 5th

graders to be leaders and

take the younger elementary students under their wing

Overall I think we are truly off to a good start We brought our total to 11 in 4th

and 5th

grade with the addition of one new student At this rate by the end of October we will be up to 15

All joking aside this has been a great group to work with and Irsquom excited for what the year

entails

L-R Nicole Voeller Heather Okeson Morgan Freije Tayler Lorenz Jaden RoseJordyn Bushy Helena

Mack Molly Scheer Johnathan Ketelsen Justin Stigleman and Keenan Kalhagen

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Junior Year Admissions and Financial Aid Guide Timeline

bull Start to think about your college choices Meet with your guidance or college counselor to discuss your academic goals bull Take the ACT andor SAT in the spring High scores improve your chance of winning scholarships You may want to

take the tests again in the fall to try for a higher score bull Talk to your parents about college costs Visit wwwfafsa4casteredgov and wwwfinaidorgcalculators bull Request applications and brochures from your top college choices and visit their web sites bull Visit prospective colleges over the summer Ask college friends about their college experiences bull Include a ldquofinancial aid safety schoolrdquo which is a safety school (a college that will definitely admit you) where you could

afford to attend even if you did not receive financial aid bull Visit wwwfastwebcom to find scholarships and to learn more about financial aid and paying for college bull Consider the out-of-pocket cost (cost of attendance minus any scholarships or grants) as opposed to net cost (cost of

attendance minus the financial aid package) when evaluating college costs Net cost includes loans which need to be repaid usually with interest while out-of-pocket cost tells you how much the college is really going to cost you and your family All colleges must now provide a net price calculator on their web sites These calculators estimate the out-of- pocket cost Some calculators may highlight a net cost figure in addition to a net price figure donrsquot confuse the two There may be differences in accuracy from college to college Net price calculators can be used to evaluate whether a college is inside or outside the ballpark of affordability but the results for different colleges may not be comparable

Senior Year ndash Fall bull Organize applications create files for each school you are interested in attending List requirements and deadlines bull If required complete the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form available at profileonlinecollegeboardcom bull Retake the ACT andor SAT to improve your score bull Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers counselors and community leaders (no later than

one month before the application due date) Provide recommenders with list of your accomplishments academic achievements and your career goals

bull To save money on application fees consider applying early action or early decision to a college where you have a good chance of being accepted early to avoid the need for a safety school Note Early decision requires you to enroll at the college if admitted while early action does not

bull Register for a PIN at wwwpinedgov13 13 so you can complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online Students and parents must have their own PINrsquos Be prepared to enter your name Social Security number date of birth and a challenge question

Senior Year - Winter bull Work on your college applications Many applications are due in late December and before early January bull File the FAFSA at wwwfafsaedgov as soon as possible after January 1 Some states and colleges have very early

deadlines Do not wait until yoursquove filed your federal income tax returns or have been admitted bull Check with your prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms deadlines and requirements

Senior Year - Spring bull Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for any mistakes and report them to your prospective school(s) You can also

update your SAR online You should receive your SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) bull Check email and postal mail regularly for admissions decisions (generally late Marchearly April) a thin envelope does

not necessarily mean you are rejected bull Compare your admissions offers Ask your guidance counselor and parents to help you weigh your options bull Compare your financial aid award letters based on net price at wwwfinaidorgcalculatorsawardletterphtml where you

will find the Award Letter Comparison Tool Find out more with the Financial Aid Award letter quick reference guide found at wwwfinaidorgfafsaFinancialAidAwardLetterspdf

bull Time for a decision Most schools ask that you choose your school by May 1st unless early decision bull Check collegersquos deadlines for housing financial aid etc

Remember to notify your recommenders about your decisions and the schools where you were accepted

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

FAFSA Step-by-Step

What is it FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for college which may include grants scholarships work-study and loans

Why fill it out The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid from the federal and state government(s) and from most public and private colleges Private colleges may have their own supplemental forms in addition to the FAFSA for awarding their own aid funds For example about 250 private colleges require an additional form called the CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The FAFSA is a prerequisite for the unsubsidized Stafford and Parent PLUS loans which do not depend on financial need

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution According to the governmentrsquos calculation you and your family should be able to contribute this amount in the coming academic year to your college costs The EFC is a harsh assessment of you and your familyrsquos ability to pay for college It does not consider the impact of consumer debt on a familyrsquos financial strength

How does it work The college you plan to attend will try to meet your demonstrated financial need with a package of different types of aid from multiple sources including federal state school and private sources

You can do the following on wwwfafsaedgov

sect Electronically sign your FAFSA sect Check the status sect Make corrections sect Add additional colleges and universities sect Fill out an online renewal FAFSA next year

To obtain a PIN eligible students AND parents should visit wwwpinedgov (students and parents should get their own PINs) Click on ldquoApply for PINrdquo near the top of the page and be prepared to enter your name social security number date of birth and a challenge question Allow 3-4 hours for the PIN to be emailed

Do not reveal your PIN to anyone The PIN allows you to electronically sign federal student aid and loan documents and access your confidential FAFSA information

Quick Tip Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and each subsequent year once yoursquore in college Early submission maximizes your chances of receiving aid

FAFSA Process 1-2-3

Step 1 Assemble forms needed to complete FAFSA

You and your parents (if you are dependent) need the following to fill out the form Social Security Number Current bank and brokerage account statements Drivers license (if any) Current mortgage and investment records (if any) Alien registration card (if not a US citizen) 2012 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax

questions if you or your parents havenrsquot filed yet) 2012 untaxed income records (if any) 2012 W2 and 1099 forms and other record of money

earned Parents 2012 income tax return (if dependent) PIN Step 2 Complete the FAFSA Download print and complete the FAFSA on the Web

worksheet Complete FAFSA on the Web at wwwfafsaedgov

The online version is used by over 99 of the applicants since it includes skip logic to avoid asking you unnecessary and redundant questions Processing is quicker and more efficient with built-in edit-checks to reduce errors on the form

In order to maximize the amount of aid fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1

Once finished print the FAFSA summary as well as the Submission Confirmation page (or write down your confirmation number and date) If you complete the paper version make a copy for your records

Step 3 Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is proof that your FAFSA was received You should receive your electronic SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) What if I find errors on my Student Aid Report (SAR) Report errors immediately to your financial aid office

You can also make corrections online using your PIN at wwwfafsaedgov

If you dont receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks call 1-800- 433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is a summary of the information you entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) It tells you how much federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and how much the government thinks you and your family can reasonably pay for your school expenses The SAR also notifies you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant You will receive a SAR in 1-3 days after you filed an Electronic FAFSA or 2-3 weeks after you filed a paper version Check immediately for your EFC (on upper right on page 1) and any mistakes or errors (pages 5-8)13 13 13

13 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

The EFC is the amount you and your family will be expected to pay for the coming academic year based on your financial situation Some colleges do not satisfy the studentrsquos full demonstrated financial need leaving the family with unmet need (a gap) Some need may be met with loans which need to be repaid usually with interest

How is the EFC calculated

The US Department of Education uses the Federal Methodology (FM) to calculate your aid eligibility The FM takes into account your familyrsquos income the number of family members in college net value of assets and your enrollment status among other factors To estimate your EFC utilize the Expected Family Contribution Calculator wwwfinaidorgefc

What happens after I receive my SAR

Look for mistakes or errors Any colleges you listed on your FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of your SAR If you find an error notify your schoolrsquos financial aid office immediately to let them know Errors can also be corrected online using your PIN at httpwwwfasfagov

What if I find mistakes on my SAR

Make sure to let your college know Then on the Web and using your PIN Go to wwwfafsaedgov and under ldquoFAFSA Follow Uprdquo click ldquoMake Corrections to a Processed FAFSArdquo You will be able to check the items you want to change and make corrections accordingly On paper Flip to the last pages of the SAR and find your original FAFSA info Make changes in the spaces provided Only fill in the areas that need to be changed andor corrected Once finished you and your parents must sign and mail the corrected FAFSA to the central processor or send to each school to which you are applying to for admission and financial aid

Highlights of each page in your SAR Page 1 Intro Tracks the aid process for you If there

is an asterisk next to your EFC you have been selected for verification (see below)

Page 2 Confidentiality information including reminders

Page 3 EFC other info EFC is listed at the top along with other information such as any issues with aid eligibility

Page 4 Summary of loans Refer to your records and make sure your totals are accurate

Pages 5-8 FAFSA summary Review the summary Make corrections or changes in the spaces provided You can also make changes online at wwwfafsagov

SAR Information Acknowledgement If any information is wrong you can correct it on pages 5 through 8 of the SAR or online When do I receive my financial aid

Once your college reviews your SAR and verifies your eligibility it will create and notify you of your aid eligibility and send an award letter You do not need to accept all of the aid thatrsquos offered to you accept only the aid you want Rejecting one form of aid however will not result in increases in the other forms of aid Federal aid will first be applied to certain school charges such as tuition fees room and board Excess may then be disbursed to the student or credited to his or her student account Why is there an asterisk next to my EFC

An asterisk () means you have been selected for verification You must provide documents to your college to verify that information submitted on the FAFSA is correct Even if there is no asterisk next to your EFC your school may still select your FAFSA for verification If your college asks for verification documents send them as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the aid process The US Department of Education has switched to a targeted verification process About a third to half of all FAFSAs will be selected for verification Some colleges verify 100 of their aid applicants because they find that this increases the accuracy of the information used to award financial aid It helps to ensure that the most deservingneedy students receive financial aid What if I donrsquot receive my SAR

Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov if you do not receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 3: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

Hello

Itrsquos hard to believe we are half way through the first quarter and fall is in the air Irsquom

thrilled having the students back and their focus is where it needs to be We have spectacular

students at Edmore Public School and I canrsquot wait to work with them throughout the school

year We set the bar high for the kids and they respond in an excellent manner This makes the

profession a lot of fun

I am now the PK-12 principal at Edmore so I

get to work with a variety of ages and grade levels Itrsquos

a fun mix and I never know what the day will bring The

elementary combination classrooms seem to be working

out quite well The elementary students and teachers are

working hard to solidify the curriculum

Grades 6-12 teachers and students are also

working hard and getting a lot done from the get go

The college courses distance Ed courses vocational

classes and the core studies are in routine and moving

in the right direction The teachers do a great job of communicating with their students making

sure they are on pace and not falling behind in their studies This is a true positive of having a

small school This allows us to shape the curriculum for the best interest of our students

Grades K-11 will be doing the NWEA testing from September 24th

- October 11th

These

tests give us data to see where students are excelling or where they need extra help The subjects

tested are reading grammar math and science NWEA is a great tool to help us direct

curriculum and tutor the students Please schedule appointments around these tests dates if

possible

I can say with confidence that we have some of the best students in the state They truly

work hard and have developed a culture in the school that is pleasant to be part of Please feel

free to come in anytime to visit with me or just take in a school day with us I would love to

share with you the variety of curriculum and activities that we have going on at Edmore Public

School

I hope everyone has a great fall

Matt Ford

PK-12 Principal

Check out the school

website

wwwedmorek12ndus

News Release ndash for immediate release Title Marketing Hometown America comes to Edmore For more information contact Helen Volk-Schill Helenvolk-schillndsuedu 7012545138

People move to Edmore and people leave ndash why Is it just about the job opportunities or are there other

reasons Are there things Edmore can do to help recruit new residents Once they are here what might

help them stay

These questions and others will be addressed in a program Marketing Hometown America which will be

offered in November and December in Edmore

Edmore was chosen as one of two communities in the state to participate in the effort that is funded by

the University of Nebraska Rural Futures Institute and developed and delivered by NDSU Extension

Rural communities in South Dakota and Nebraska are also a part of the program

Helen Volk-Schill NDSU Extension Agent is very excited to be able to offer this program in Edmore ldquoIt is

based on research done in western Nebraska It really gives a community tools for the futurerdquo said Volk-

Schill

People who participate in the program will

Learn what new residents are looking for as they relocate to a rural community

Discover often overlooked local assets that attract potential new residents

Understand the importance of local family and friend referrals and the positive image that can be projected through a community web site and social media

Learn and practice the skills of positive community dialogue to increase involvement and confidence in their ability to market their community

Build and implement a marketing action plan that incorporates realistic and achievable actions to successfully market their community and

Increase the communityrsquos human capacity and confidence in using the dialogue approach to address future community issues

This process begins Wednesday November 6 2013 at the Edmore School starting at 430 pm where

the program goals are shared Small groups are formed and led by locally trained facilitators Participants

are given a community guide that provides background information lists discussion questions and

activities

Each small group holds a series of four meetings where they draft a marketing plan and identify activities

they could do in the community to help make themselves more marketable Each group reports back at

an open community forum where everyone votes on their favorite pieces of the proposed plans and

activities and has an opportunity to volunteer to help or lead one of the future actions

Prior to the start of the program a local group facilitator training will be held Wednesday October 30 in the evening at the Edmore School

People wanting to participate in a small group session in November and December can also call at

6442283 or stop by the Edmore School to register and pick up a flyer

Fabric Needed

The Family and Consumer Sciences classroom is looking for fabric to use for some projects

People have been kind and donated great items in the past and we are looking for that again If

you have fabric that is not being used we would gladly take it off your hands In order to do

some projects we would like to have frac14 to 1 yard in length Flannels and cottons are preferred

Thank you in advance for all donations

The Family Career and Community Leaders of America student organization is once

again underway The first meeting was held September 20 with 5 students in attendance The

members as of that meeting are Patricia Mack Candra Kalhagen Lauren Sampson Nicole

Landsem and Jr Castillo FCCLA is a student organization that focuses on family and career

readiness by giving students opportunities to grow their leadership skills through service learning

experiences Look for further updates as the year goes on as we begin our fun yearly endeavors

UUppddaatteess oonn CClloossee--UUpp This is going to be the [school] year that the Edmore Close-Up group will be

heading off to Washington DC We have an excited group of students There is still quite a bit of

fundraising left to do but so far thanks to our families and communities we have raised about $10000

(half of what we need to go) Last year we were busy raising money through a raffle steak fry and a 5K

This year we have a few fundraisers in the works We have already sold some LEDP football gear and we

will also be selling LE basketball gear closer to basketball season This month [October] we are going to

be selling homemade donuts (be sure to check back on the Edmore school website for more

information) we are also going to be busy selling concessions and 5050 tickets during our sporting

events A new fundraiser we are hoping to kick off this year will be the Lucky Dates Basically a person

will buy a date on the calendar and each month we will draw a date and whoever has purchased that

date will win $10 In a small community people tend to get burnt out on the constant fundraising we do

ndash either for classes clubs or athletics so we are trying to be creative when it comes to raising money

Pre-KKindergarten News

Front row Davis Brekke Hope Strelow amp Jeffrey Moore

Back row Jax Johnson Sophie Beck amp Levi Swanson

Itrsquos been an exciting start to the year in our Pre-K and

Kindergarten room We are finally settling down into a normal routine

and the kids are quickly excelling The Pre-K kids have been busy

learning school routines the letters of their names and practicing how

to write those letters The Kindergarteners have already learned how

to read a handful of words and finished their first science experiment

I am looking forward to a fun rest of the year

Hitting the Ground Running in 4th

and 5th

Grade

The students have been working very hard early on It has been a learning curve for all as

the students are getting accustomed to not only a new teacher but a guy teacher The students

are starting to settle in as they become more comfortable with the schedule and the procedures on

how we do things in 4th

and 5th

grade Having two grades in one classroom can be a difficult

thing but we are consistently learning how to make this work efficiently

One highlight that I think the students really enjoy is a time we set aside two days a week

called ldquoLittle Buddiesrdquo The 4th

and 5th

graders work with the K-3 students during this time on a

variety of different activities This is an opportunity for our 4th

and 5th

graders to be leaders and

take the younger elementary students under their wing

Overall I think we are truly off to a good start We brought our total to 11 in 4th

and 5th

grade with the addition of one new student At this rate by the end of October we will be up to 15

All joking aside this has been a great group to work with and Irsquom excited for what the year

entails

L-R Nicole Voeller Heather Okeson Morgan Freije Tayler Lorenz Jaden RoseJordyn Bushy Helena

Mack Molly Scheer Johnathan Ketelsen Justin Stigleman and Keenan Kalhagen

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Junior Year Admissions and Financial Aid Guide Timeline

bull Start to think about your college choices Meet with your guidance or college counselor to discuss your academic goals bull Take the ACT andor SAT in the spring High scores improve your chance of winning scholarships You may want to

take the tests again in the fall to try for a higher score bull Talk to your parents about college costs Visit wwwfafsa4casteredgov and wwwfinaidorgcalculators bull Request applications and brochures from your top college choices and visit their web sites bull Visit prospective colleges over the summer Ask college friends about their college experiences bull Include a ldquofinancial aid safety schoolrdquo which is a safety school (a college that will definitely admit you) where you could

afford to attend even if you did not receive financial aid bull Visit wwwfastwebcom to find scholarships and to learn more about financial aid and paying for college bull Consider the out-of-pocket cost (cost of attendance minus any scholarships or grants) as opposed to net cost (cost of

attendance minus the financial aid package) when evaluating college costs Net cost includes loans which need to be repaid usually with interest while out-of-pocket cost tells you how much the college is really going to cost you and your family All colleges must now provide a net price calculator on their web sites These calculators estimate the out-of- pocket cost Some calculators may highlight a net cost figure in addition to a net price figure donrsquot confuse the two There may be differences in accuracy from college to college Net price calculators can be used to evaluate whether a college is inside or outside the ballpark of affordability but the results for different colleges may not be comparable

Senior Year ndash Fall bull Organize applications create files for each school you are interested in attending List requirements and deadlines bull If required complete the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form available at profileonlinecollegeboardcom bull Retake the ACT andor SAT to improve your score bull Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers counselors and community leaders (no later than

one month before the application due date) Provide recommenders with list of your accomplishments academic achievements and your career goals

bull To save money on application fees consider applying early action or early decision to a college where you have a good chance of being accepted early to avoid the need for a safety school Note Early decision requires you to enroll at the college if admitted while early action does not

bull Register for a PIN at wwwpinedgov13 13 so you can complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online Students and parents must have their own PINrsquos Be prepared to enter your name Social Security number date of birth and a challenge question

Senior Year - Winter bull Work on your college applications Many applications are due in late December and before early January bull File the FAFSA at wwwfafsaedgov as soon as possible after January 1 Some states and colleges have very early

deadlines Do not wait until yoursquove filed your federal income tax returns or have been admitted bull Check with your prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms deadlines and requirements

Senior Year - Spring bull Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for any mistakes and report them to your prospective school(s) You can also

update your SAR online You should receive your SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) bull Check email and postal mail regularly for admissions decisions (generally late Marchearly April) a thin envelope does

not necessarily mean you are rejected bull Compare your admissions offers Ask your guidance counselor and parents to help you weigh your options bull Compare your financial aid award letters based on net price at wwwfinaidorgcalculatorsawardletterphtml where you

will find the Award Letter Comparison Tool Find out more with the Financial Aid Award letter quick reference guide found at wwwfinaidorgfafsaFinancialAidAwardLetterspdf

bull Time for a decision Most schools ask that you choose your school by May 1st unless early decision bull Check collegersquos deadlines for housing financial aid etc

Remember to notify your recommenders about your decisions and the schools where you were accepted

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13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

FAFSA Step-by-Step

What is it FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for college which may include grants scholarships work-study and loans

Why fill it out The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid from the federal and state government(s) and from most public and private colleges Private colleges may have their own supplemental forms in addition to the FAFSA for awarding their own aid funds For example about 250 private colleges require an additional form called the CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The FAFSA is a prerequisite for the unsubsidized Stafford and Parent PLUS loans which do not depend on financial need

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution According to the governmentrsquos calculation you and your family should be able to contribute this amount in the coming academic year to your college costs The EFC is a harsh assessment of you and your familyrsquos ability to pay for college It does not consider the impact of consumer debt on a familyrsquos financial strength

How does it work The college you plan to attend will try to meet your demonstrated financial need with a package of different types of aid from multiple sources including federal state school and private sources

You can do the following on wwwfafsaedgov

sect Electronically sign your FAFSA sect Check the status sect Make corrections sect Add additional colleges and universities sect Fill out an online renewal FAFSA next year

To obtain a PIN eligible students AND parents should visit wwwpinedgov (students and parents should get their own PINs) Click on ldquoApply for PINrdquo near the top of the page and be prepared to enter your name social security number date of birth and a challenge question Allow 3-4 hours for the PIN to be emailed

Do not reveal your PIN to anyone The PIN allows you to electronically sign federal student aid and loan documents and access your confidential FAFSA information

Quick Tip Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and each subsequent year once yoursquore in college Early submission maximizes your chances of receiving aid

FAFSA Process 1-2-3

Step 1 Assemble forms needed to complete FAFSA

You and your parents (if you are dependent) need the following to fill out the form Social Security Number Current bank and brokerage account statements Drivers license (if any) Current mortgage and investment records (if any) Alien registration card (if not a US citizen) 2012 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax

questions if you or your parents havenrsquot filed yet) 2012 untaxed income records (if any) 2012 W2 and 1099 forms and other record of money

earned Parents 2012 income tax return (if dependent) PIN Step 2 Complete the FAFSA Download print and complete the FAFSA on the Web

worksheet Complete FAFSA on the Web at wwwfafsaedgov

The online version is used by over 99 of the applicants since it includes skip logic to avoid asking you unnecessary and redundant questions Processing is quicker and more efficient with built-in edit-checks to reduce errors on the form

In order to maximize the amount of aid fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1

Once finished print the FAFSA summary as well as the Submission Confirmation page (or write down your confirmation number and date) If you complete the paper version make a copy for your records

Step 3 Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is proof that your FAFSA was received You should receive your electronic SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) What if I find errors on my Student Aid Report (SAR) Report errors immediately to your financial aid office

You can also make corrections online using your PIN at wwwfafsaedgov

If you dont receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks call 1-800- 433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov

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13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is a summary of the information you entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) It tells you how much federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and how much the government thinks you and your family can reasonably pay for your school expenses The SAR also notifies you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant You will receive a SAR in 1-3 days after you filed an Electronic FAFSA or 2-3 weeks after you filed a paper version Check immediately for your EFC (on upper right on page 1) and any mistakes or errors (pages 5-8)13 13 13

13 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

The EFC is the amount you and your family will be expected to pay for the coming academic year based on your financial situation Some colleges do not satisfy the studentrsquos full demonstrated financial need leaving the family with unmet need (a gap) Some need may be met with loans which need to be repaid usually with interest

How is the EFC calculated

The US Department of Education uses the Federal Methodology (FM) to calculate your aid eligibility The FM takes into account your familyrsquos income the number of family members in college net value of assets and your enrollment status among other factors To estimate your EFC utilize the Expected Family Contribution Calculator wwwfinaidorgefc

What happens after I receive my SAR

Look for mistakes or errors Any colleges you listed on your FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of your SAR If you find an error notify your schoolrsquos financial aid office immediately to let them know Errors can also be corrected online using your PIN at httpwwwfasfagov

What if I find mistakes on my SAR

Make sure to let your college know Then on the Web and using your PIN Go to wwwfafsaedgov and under ldquoFAFSA Follow Uprdquo click ldquoMake Corrections to a Processed FAFSArdquo You will be able to check the items you want to change and make corrections accordingly On paper Flip to the last pages of the SAR and find your original FAFSA info Make changes in the spaces provided Only fill in the areas that need to be changed andor corrected Once finished you and your parents must sign and mail the corrected FAFSA to the central processor or send to each school to which you are applying to for admission and financial aid

Highlights of each page in your SAR Page 1 Intro Tracks the aid process for you If there

is an asterisk next to your EFC you have been selected for verification (see below)

Page 2 Confidentiality information including reminders

Page 3 EFC other info EFC is listed at the top along with other information such as any issues with aid eligibility

Page 4 Summary of loans Refer to your records and make sure your totals are accurate

Pages 5-8 FAFSA summary Review the summary Make corrections or changes in the spaces provided You can also make changes online at wwwfafsagov

SAR Information Acknowledgement If any information is wrong you can correct it on pages 5 through 8 of the SAR or online When do I receive my financial aid

Once your college reviews your SAR and verifies your eligibility it will create and notify you of your aid eligibility and send an award letter You do not need to accept all of the aid thatrsquos offered to you accept only the aid you want Rejecting one form of aid however will not result in increases in the other forms of aid Federal aid will first be applied to certain school charges such as tuition fees room and board Excess may then be disbursed to the student or credited to his or her student account Why is there an asterisk next to my EFC

An asterisk () means you have been selected for verification You must provide documents to your college to verify that information submitted on the FAFSA is correct Even if there is no asterisk next to your EFC your school may still select your FAFSA for verification If your college asks for verification documents send them as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the aid process The US Department of Education has switched to a targeted verification process About a third to half of all FAFSAs will be selected for verification Some colleges verify 100 of their aid applicants because they find that this increases the accuracy of the information used to award financial aid It helps to ensure that the most deservingneedy students receive financial aid What if I donrsquot receive my SAR

Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov if you do not receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA

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Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 4: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

News Release ndash for immediate release Title Marketing Hometown America comes to Edmore For more information contact Helen Volk-Schill Helenvolk-schillndsuedu 7012545138

People move to Edmore and people leave ndash why Is it just about the job opportunities or are there other

reasons Are there things Edmore can do to help recruit new residents Once they are here what might

help them stay

These questions and others will be addressed in a program Marketing Hometown America which will be

offered in November and December in Edmore

Edmore was chosen as one of two communities in the state to participate in the effort that is funded by

the University of Nebraska Rural Futures Institute and developed and delivered by NDSU Extension

Rural communities in South Dakota and Nebraska are also a part of the program

Helen Volk-Schill NDSU Extension Agent is very excited to be able to offer this program in Edmore ldquoIt is

based on research done in western Nebraska It really gives a community tools for the futurerdquo said Volk-

Schill

People who participate in the program will

Learn what new residents are looking for as they relocate to a rural community

Discover often overlooked local assets that attract potential new residents

Understand the importance of local family and friend referrals and the positive image that can be projected through a community web site and social media

Learn and practice the skills of positive community dialogue to increase involvement and confidence in their ability to market their community

Build and implement a marketing action plan that incorporates realistic and achievable actions to successfully market their community and

Increase the communityrsquos human capacity and confidence in using the dialogue approach to address future community issues

This process begins Wednesday November 6 2013 at the Edmore School starting at 430 pm where

the program goals are shared Small groups are formed and led by locally trained facilitators Participants

are given a community guide that provides background information lists discussion questions and

activities

Each small group holds a series of four meetings where they draft a marketing plan and identify activities

they could do in the community to help make themselves more marketable Each group reports back at

an open community forum where everyone votes on their favorite pieces of the proposed plans and

activities and has an opportunity to volunteer to help or lead one of the future actions

Prior to the start of the program a local group facilitator training will be held Wednesday October 30 in the evening at the Edmore School

People wanting to participate in a small group session in November and December can also call at

6442283 or stop by the Edmore School to register and pick up a flyer

Fabric Needed

The Family and Consumer Sciences classroom is looking for fabric to use for some projects

People have been kind and donated great items in the past and we are looking for that again If

you have fabric that is not being used we would gladly take it off your hands In order to do

some projects we would like to have frac14 to 1 yard in length Flannels and cottons are preferred

Thank you in advance for all donations

The Family Career and Community Leaders of America student organization is once

again underway The first meeting was held September 20 with 5 students in attendance The

members as of that meeting are Patricia Mack Candra Kalhagen Lauren Sampson Nicole

Landsem and Jr Castillo FCCLA is a student organization that focuses on family and career

readiness by giving students opportunities to grow their leadership skills through service learning

experiences Look for further updates as the year goes on as we begin our fun yearly endeavors

UUppddaatteess oonn CClloossee--UUpp This is going to be the [school] year that the Edmore Close-Up group will be

heading off to Washington DC We have an excited group of students There is still quite a bit of

fundraising left to do but so far thanks to our families and communities we have raised about $10000

(half of what we need to go) Last year we were busy raising money through a raffle steak fry and a 5K

This year we have a few fundraisers in the works We have already sold some LEDP football gear and we

will also be selling LE basketball gear closer to basketball season This month [October] we are going to

be selling homemade donuts (be sure to check back on the Edmore school website for more

information) we are also going to be busy selling concessions and 5050 tickets during our sporting

events A new fundraiser we are hoping to kick off this year will be the Lucky Dates Basically a person

will buy a date on the calendar and each month we will draw a date and whoever has purchased that

date will win $10 In a small community people tend to get burnt out on the constant fundraising we do

ndash either for classes clubs or athletics so we are trying to be creative when it comes to raising money

Pre-KKindergarten News

Front row Davis Brekke Hope Strelow amp Jeffrey Moore

Back row Jax Johnson Sophie Beck amp Levi Swanson

Itrsquos been an exciting start to the year in our Pre-K and

Kindergarten room We are finally settling down into a normal routine

and the kids are quickly excelling The Pre-K kids have been busy

learning school routines the letters of their names and practicing how

to write those letters The Kindergarteners have already learned how

to read a handful of words and finished their first science experiment

I am looking forward to a fun rest of the year

Hitting the Ground Running in 4th

and 5th

Grade

The students have been working very hard early on It has been a learning curve for all as

the students are getting accustomed to not only a new teacher but a guy teacher The students

are starting to settle in as they become more comfortable with the schedule and the procedures on

how we do things in 4th

and 5th

grade Having two grades in one classroom can be a difficult

thing but we are consistently learning how to make this work efficiently

One highlight that I think the students really enjoy is a time we set aside two days a week

called ldquoLittle Buddiesrdquo The 4th

and 5th

graders work with the K-3 students during this time on a

variety of different activities This is an opportunity for our 4th

and 5th

graders to be leaders and

take the younger elementary students under their wing

Overall I think we are truly off to a good start We brought our total to 11 in 4th

and 5th

grade with the addition of one new student At this rate by the end of October we will be up to 15

All joking aside this has been a great group to work with and Irsquom excited for what the year

entails

L-R Nicole Voeller Heather Okeson Morgan Freije Tayler Lorenz Jaden RoseJordyn Bushy Helena

Mack Molly Scheer Johnathan Ketelsen Justin Stigleman and Keenan Kalhagen

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Junior Year Admissions and Financial Aid Guide Timeline

bull Start to think about your college choices Meet with your guidance or college counselor to discuss your academic goals bull Take the ACT andor SAT in the spring High scores improve your chance of winning scholarships You may want to

take the tests again in the fall to try for a higher score bull Talk to your parents about college costs Visit wwwfafsa4casteredgov and wwwfinaidorgcalculators bull Request applications and brochures from your top college choices and visit their web sites bull Visit prospective colleges over the summer Ask college friends about their college experiences bull Include a ldquofinancial aid safety schoolrdquo which is a safety school (a college that will definitely admit you) where you could

afford to attend even if you did not receive financial aid bull Visit wwwfastwebcom to find scholarships and to learn more about financial aid and paying for college bull Consider the out-of-pocket cost (cost of attendance minus any scholarships or grants) as opposed to net cost (cost of

attendance minus the financial aid package) when evaluating college costs Net cost includes loans which need to be repaid usually with interest while out-of-pocket cost tells you how much the college is really going to cost you and your family All colleges must now provide a net price calculator on their web sites These calculators estimate the out-of- pocket cost Some calculators may highlight a net cost figure in addition to a net price figure donrsquot confuse the two There may be differences in accuracy from college to college Net price calculators can be used to evaluate whether a college is inside or outside the ballpark of affordability but the results for different colleges may not be comparable

Senior Year ndash Fall bull Organize applications create files for each school you are interested in attending List requirements and deadlines bull If required complete the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form available at profileonlinecollegeboardcom bull Retake the ACT andor SAT to improve your score bull Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers counselors and community leaders (no later than

one month before the application due date) Provide recommenders with list of your accomplishments academic achievements and your career goals

bull To save money on application fees consider applying early action or early decision to a college where you have a good chance of being accepted early to avoid the need for a safety school Note Early decision requires you to enroll at the college if admitted while early action does not

bull Register for a PIN at wwwpinedgov13 13 so you can complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online Students and parents must have their own PINrsquos Be prepared to enter your name Social Security number date of birth and a challenge question

Senior Year - Winter bull Work on your college applications Many applications are due in late December and before early January bull File the FAFSA at wwwfafsaedgov as soon as possible after January 1 Some states and colleges have very early

deadlines Do not wait until yoursquove filed your federal income tax returns or have been admitted bull Check with your prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms deadlines and requirements

Senior Year - Spring bull Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for any mistakes and report them to your prospective school(s) You can also

update your SAR online You should receive your SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) bull Check email and postal mail regularly for admissions decisions (generally late Marchearly April) a thin envelope does

not necessarily mean you are rejected bull Compare your admissions offers Ask your guidance counselor and parents to help you weigh your options bull Compare your financial aid award letters based on net price at wwwfinaidorgcalculatorsawardletterphtml where you

will find the Award Letter Comparison Tool Find out more with the Financial Aid Award letter quick reference guide found at wwwfinaidorgfafsaFinancialAidAwardLetterspdf

bull Time for a decision Most schools ask that you choose your school by May 1st unless early decision bull Check collegersquos deadlines for housing financial aid etc

Remember to notify your recommenders about your decisions and the schools where you were accepted

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

FAFSA Step-by-Step

What is it FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for college which may include grants scholarships work-study and loans

Why fill it out The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid from the federal and state government(s) and from most public and private colleges Private colleges may have their own supplemental forms in addition to the FAFSA for awarding their own aid funds For example about 250 private colleges require an additional form called the CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The FAFSA is a prerequisite for the unsubsidized Stafford and Parent PLUS loans which do not depend on financial need

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution According to the governmentrsquos calculation you and your family should be able to contribute this amount in the coming academic year to your college costs The EFC is a harsh assessment of you and your familyrsquos ability to pay for college It does not consider the impact of consumer debt on a familyrsquos financial strength

How does it work The college you plan to attend will try to meet your demonstrated financial need with a package of different types of aid from multiple sources including federal state school and private sources

You can do the following on wwwfafsaedgov

sect Electronically sign your FAFSA sect Check the status sect Make corrections sect Add additional colleges and universities sect Fill out an online renewal FAFSA next year

To obtain a PIN eligible students AND parents should visit wwwpinedgov (students and parents should get their own PINs) Click on ldquoApply for PINrdquo near the top of the page and be prepared to enter your name social security number date of birth and a challenge question Allow 3-4 hours for the PIN to be emailed

Do not reveal your PIN to anyone The PIN allows you to electronically sign federal student aid and loan documents and access your confidential FAFSA information

Quick Tip Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and each subsequent year once yoursquore in college Early submission maximizes your chances of receiving aid

FAFSA Process 1-2-3

Step 1 Assemble forms needed to complete FAFSA

You and your parents (if you are dependent) need the following to fill out the form Social Security Number Current bank and brokerage account statements Drivers license (if any) Current mortgage and investment records (if any) Alien registration card (if not a US citizen) 2012 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax

questions if you or your parents havenrsquot filed yet) 2012 untaxed income records (if any) 2012 W2 and 1099 forms and other record of money

earned Parents 2012 income tax return (if dependent) PIN Step 2 Complete the FAFSA Download print and complete the FAFSA on the Web

worksheet Complete FAFSA on the Web at wwwfafsaedgov

The online version is used by over 99 of the applicants since it includes skip logic to avoid asking you unnecessary and redundant questions Processing is quicker and more efficient with built-in edit-checks to reduce errors on the form

In order to maximize the amount of aid fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1

Once finished print the FAFSA summary as well as the Submission Confirmation page (or write down your confirmation number and date) If you complete the paper version make a copy for your records

Step 3 Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is proof that your FAFSA was received You should receive your electronic SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) What if I find errors on my Student Aid Report (SAR) Report errors immediately to your financial aid office

You can also make corrections online using your PIN at wwwfafsaedgov

If you dont receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks call 1-800- 433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is a summary of the information you entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) It tells you how much federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and how much the government thinks you and your family can reasonably pay for your school expenses The SAR also notifies you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant You will receive a SAR in 1-3 days after you filed an Electronic FAFSA or 2-3 weeks after you filed a paper version Check immediately for your EFC (on upper right on page 1) and any mistakes or errors (pages 5-8)13 13 13

13 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

The EFC is the amount you and your family will be expected to pay for the coming academic year based on your financial situation Some colleges do not satisfy the studentrsquos full demonstrated financial need leaving the family with unmet need (a gap) Some need may be met with loans which need to be repaid usually with interest

How is the EFC calculated

The US Department of Education uses the Federal Methodology (FM) to calculate your aid eligibility The FM takes into account your familyrsquos income the number of family members in college net value of assets and your enrollment status among other factors To estimate your EFC utilize the Expected Family Contribution Calculator wwwfinaidorgefc

What happens after I receive my SAR

Look for mistakes or errors Any colleges you listed on your FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of your SAR If you find an error notify your schoolrsquos financial aid office immediately to let them know Errors can also be corrected online using your PIN at httpwwwfasfagov

What if I find mistakes on my SAR

Make sure to let your college know Then on the Web and using your PIN Go to wwwfafsaedgov and under ldquoFAFSA Follow Uprdquo click ldquoMake Corrections to a Processed FAFSArdquo You will be able to check the items you want to change and make corrections accordingly On paper Flip to the last pages of the SAR and find your original FAFSA info Make changes in the spaces provided Only fill in the areas that need to be changed andor corrected Once finished you and your parents must sign and mail the corrected FAFSA to the central processor or send to each school to which you are applying to for admission and financial aid

Highlights of each page in your SAR Page 1 Intro Tracks the aid process for you If there

is an asterisk next to your EFC you have been selected for verification (see below)

Page 2 Confidentiality information including reminders

Page 3 EFC other info EFC is listed at the top along with other information such as any issues with aid eligibility

Page 4 Summary of loans Refer to your records and make sure your totals are accurate

Pages 5-8 FAFSA summary Review the summary Make corrections or changes in the spaces provided You can also make changes online at wwwfafsagov

SAR Information Acknowledgement If any information is wrong you can correct it on pages 5 through 8 of the SAR or online When do I receive my financial aid

Once your college reviews your SAR and verifies your eligibility it will create and notify you of your aid eligibility and send an award letter You do not need to accept all of the aid thatrsquos offered to you accept only the aid you want Rejecting one form of aid however will not result in increases in the other forms of aid Federal aid will first be applied to certain school charges such as tuition fees room and board Excess may then be disbursed to the student or credited to his or her student account Why is there an asterisk next to my EFC

An asterisk () means you have been selected for verification You must provide documents to your college to verify that information submitted on the FAFSA is correct Even if there is no asterisk next to your EFC your school may still select your FAFSA for verification If your college asks for verification documents send them as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the aid process The US Department of Education has switched to a targeted verification process About a third to half of all FAFSAs will be selected for verification Some colleges verify 100 of their aid applicants because they find that this increases the accuracy of the information used to award financial aid It helps to ensure that the most deservingneedy students receive financial aid What if I donrsquot receive my SAR

Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov if you do not receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 5: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

Fabric Needed

The Family and Consumer Sciences classroom is looking for fabric to use for some projects

People have been kind and donated great items in the past and we are looking for that again If

you have fabric that is not being used we would gladly take it off your hands In order to do

some projects we would like to have frac14 to 1 yard in length Flannels and cottons are preferred

Thank you in advance for all donations

The Family Career and Community Leaders of America student organization is once

again underway The first meeting was held September 20 with 5 students in attendance The

members as of that meeting are Patricia Mack Candra Kalhagen Lauren Sampson Nicole

Landsem and Jr Castillo FCCLA is a student organization that focuses on family and career

readiness by giving students opportunities to grow their leadership skills through service learning

experiences Look for further updates as the year goes on as we begin our fun yearly endeavors

UUppddaatteess oonn CClloossee--UUpp This is going to be the [school] year that the Edmore Close-Up group will be

heading off to Washington DC We have an excited group of students There is still quite a bit of

fundraising left to do but so far thanks to our families and communities we have raised about $10000

(half of what we need to go) Last year we were busy raising money through a raffle steak fry and a 5K

This year we have a few fundraisers in the works We have already sold some LEDP football gear and we

will also be selling LE basketball gear closer to basketball season This month [October] we are going to

be selling homemade donuts (be sure to check back on the Edmore school website for more

information) we are also going to be busy selling concessions and 5050 tickets during our sporting

events A new fundraiser we are hoping to kick off this year will be the Lucky Dates Basically a person

will buy a date on the calendar and each month we will draw a date and whoever has purchased that

date will win $10 In a small community people tend to get burnt out on the constant fundraising we do

ndash either for classes clubs or athletics so we are trying to be creative when it comes to raising money

Pre-KKindergarten News

Front row Davis Brekke Hope Strelow amp Jeffrey Moore

Back row Jax Johnson Sophie Beck amp Levi Swanson

Itrsquos been an exciting start to the year in our Pre-K and

Kindergarten room We are finally settling down into a normal routine

and the kids are quickly excelling The Pre-K kids have been busy

learning school routines the letters of their names and practicing how

to write those letters The Kindergarteners have already learned how

to read a handful of words and finished their first science experiment

I am looking forward to a fun rest of the year

Hitting the Ground Running in 4th

and 5th

Grade

The students have been working very hard early on It has been a learning curve for all as

the students are getting accustomed to not only a new teacher but a guy teacher The students

are starting to settle in as they become more comfortable with the schedule and the procedures on

how we do things in 4th

and 5th

grade Having two grades in one classroom can be a difficult

thing but we are consistently learning how to make this work efficiently

One highlight that I think the students really enjoy is a time we set aside two days a week

called ldquoLittle Buddiesrdquo The 4th

and 5th

graders work with the K-3 students during this time on a

variety of different activities This is an opportunity for our 4th

and 5th

graders to be leaders and

take the younger elementary students under their wing

Overall I think we are truly off to a good start We brought our total to 11 in 4th

and 5th

grade with the addition of one new student At this rate by the end of October we will be up to 15

All joking aside this has been a great group to work with and Irsquom excited for what the year

entails

L-R Nicole Voeller Heather Okeson Morgan Freije Tayler Lorenz Jaden RoseJordyn Bushy Helena

Mack Molly Scheer Johnathan Ketelsen Justin Stigleman and Keenan Kalhagen

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Junior Year Admissions and Financial Aid Guide Timeline

bull Start to think about your college choices Meet with your guidance or college counselor to discuss your academic goals bull Take the ACT andor SAT in the spring High scores improve your chance of winning scholarships You may want to

take the tests again in the fall to try for a higher score bull Talk to your parents about college costs Visit wwwfafsa4casteredgov and wwwfinaidorgcalculators bull Request applications and brochures from your top college choices and visit their web sites bull Visit prospective colleges over the summer Ask college friends about their college experiences bull Include a ldquofinancial aid safety schoolrdquo which is a safety school (a college that will definitely admit you) where you could

afford to attend even if you did not receive financial aid bull Visit wwwfastwebcom to find scholarships and to learn more about financial aid and paying for college bull Consider the out-of-pocket cost (cost of attendance minus any scholarships or grants) as opposed to net cost (cost of

attendance minus the financial aid package) when evaluating college costs Net cost includes loans which need to be repaid usually with interest while out-of-pocket cost tells you how much the college is really going to cost you and your family All colleges must now provide a net price calculator on their web sites These calculators estimate the out-of- pocket cost Some calculators may highlight a net cost figure in addition to a net price figure donrsquot confuse the two There may be differences in accuracy from college to college Net price calculators can be used to evaluate whether a college is inside or outside the ballpark of affordability but the results for different colleges may not be comparable

Senior Year ndash Fall bull Organize applications create files for each school you are interested in attending List requirements and deadlines bull If required complete the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form available at profileonlinecollegeboardcom bull Retake the ACT andor SAT to improve your score bull Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers counselors and community leaders (no later than

one month before the application due date) Provide recommenders with list of your accomplishments academic achievements and your career goals

bull To save money on application fees consider applying early action or early decision to a college where you have a good chance of being accepted early to avoid the need for a safety school Note Early decision requires you to enroll at the college if admitted while early action does not

bull Register for a PIN at wwwpinedgov13 13 so you can complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online Students and parents must have their own PINrsquos Be prepared to enter your name Social Security number date of birth and a challenge question

Senior Year - Winter bull Work on your college applications Many applications are due in late December and before early January bull File the FAFSA at wwwfafsaedgov as soon as possible after January 1 Some states and colleges have very early

deadlines Do not wait until yoursquove filed your federal income tax returns or have been admitted bull Check with your prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms deadlines and requirements

Senior Year - Spring bull Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for any mistakes and report them to your prospective school(s) You can also

update your SAR online You should receive your SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) bull Check email and postal mail regularly for admissions decisions (generally late Marchearly April) a thin envelope does

not necessarily mean you are rejected bull Compare your admissions offers Ask your guidance counselor and parents to help you weigh your options bull Compare your financial aid award letters based on net price at wwwfinaidorgcalculatorsawardletterphtml where you

will find the Award Letter Comparison Tool Find out more with the Financial Aid Award letter quick reference guide found at wwwfinaidorgfafsaFinancialAidAwardLetterspdf

bull Time for a decision Most schools ask that you choose your school by May 1st unless early decision bull Check collegersquos deadlines for housing financial aid etc

Remember to notify your recommenders about your decisions and the schools where you were accepted

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

FAFSA Step-by-Step

What is it FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for college which may include grants scholarships work-study and loans

Why fill it out The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid from the federal and state government(s) and from most public and private colleges Private colleges may have their own supplemental forms in addition to the FAFSA for awarding their own aid funds For example about 250 private colleges require an additional form called the CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The FAFSA is a prerequisite for the unsubsidized Stafford and Parent PLUS loans which do not depend on financial need

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution According to the governmentrsquos calculation you and your family should be able to contribute this amount in the coming academic year to your college costs The EFC is a harsh assessment of you and your familyrsquos ability to pay for college It does not consider the impact of consumer debt on a familyrsquos financial strength

How does it work The college you plan to attend will try to meet your demonstrated financial need with a package of different types of aid from multiple sources including federal state school and private sources

You can do the following on wwwfafsaedgov

sect Electronically sign your FAFSA sect Check the status sect Make corrections sect Add additional colleges and universities sect Fill out an online renewal FAFSA next year

To obtain a PIN eligible students AND parents should visit wwwpinedgov (students and parents should get their own PINs) Click on ldquoApply for PINrdquo near the top of the page and be prepared to enter your name social security number date of birth and a challenge question Allow 3-4 hours for the PIN to be emailed

Do not reveal your PIN to anyone The PIN allows you to electronically sign federal student aid and loan documents and access your confidential FAFSA information

Quick Tip Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and each subsequent year once yoursquore in college Early submission maximizes your chances of receiving aid

FAFSA Process 1-2-3

Step 1 Assemble forms needed to complete FAFSA

You and your parents (if you are dependent) need the following to fill out the form Social Security Number Current bank and brokerage account statements Drivers license (if any) Current mortgage and investment records (if any) Alien registration card (if not a US citizen) 2012 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax

questions if you or your parents havenrsquot filed yet) 2012 untaxed income records (if any) 2012 W2 and 1099 forms and other record of money

earned Parents 2012 income tax return (if dependent) PIN Step 2 Complete the FAFSA Download print and complete the FAFSA on the Web

worksheet Complete FAFSA on the Web at wwwfafsaedgov

The online version is used by over 99 of the applicants since it includes skip logic to avoid asking you unnecessary and redundant questions Processing is quicker and more efficient with built-in edit-checks to reduce errors on the form

In order to maximize the amount of aid fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1

Once finished print the FAFSA summary as well as the Submission Confirmation page (or write down your confirmation number and date) If you complete the paper version make a copy for your records

Step 3 Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is proof that your FAFSA was received You should receive your electronic SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) What if I find errors on my Student Aid Report (SAR) Report errors immediately to your financial aid office

You can also make corrections online using your PIN at wwwfafsaedgov

If you dont receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks call 1-800- 433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is a summary of the information you entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) It tells you how much federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and how much the government thinks you and your family can reasonably pay for your school expenses The SAR also notifies you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant You will receive a SAR in 1-3 days after you filed an Electronic FAFSA or 2-3 weeks after you filed a paper version Check immediately for your EFC (on upper right on page 1) and any mistakes or errors (pages 5-8)13 13 13

13 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

The EFC is the amount you and your family will be expected to pay for the coming academic year based on your financial situation Some colleges do not satisfy the studentrsquos full demonstrated financial need leaving the family with unmet need (a gap) Some need may be met with loans which need to be repaid usually with interest

How is the EFC calculated

The US Department of Education uses the Federal Methodology (FM) to calculate your aid eligibility The FM takes into account your familyrsquos income the number of family members in college net value of assets and your enrollment status among other factors To estimate your EFC utilize the Expected Family Contribution Calculator wwwfinaidorgefc

What happens after I receive my SAR

Look for mistakes or errors Any colleges you listed on your FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of your SAR If you find an error notify your schoolrsquos financial aid office immediately to let them know Errors can also be corrected online using your PIN at httpwwwfasfagov

What if I find mistakes on my SAR

Make sure to let your college know Then on the Web and using your PIN Go to wwwfafsaedgov and under ldquoFAFSA Follow Uprdquo click ldquoMake Corrections to a Processed FAFSArdquo You will be able to check the items you want to change and make corrections accordingly On paper Flip to the last pages of the SAR and find your original FAFSA info Make changes in the spaces provided Only fill in the areas that need to be changed andor corrected Once finished you and your parents must sign and mail the corrected FAFSA to the central processor or send to each school to which you are applying to for admission and financial aid

Highlights of each page in your SAR Page 1 Intro Tracks the aid process for you If there

is an asterisk next to your EFC you have been selected for verification (see below)

Page 2 Confidentiality information including reminders

Page 3 EFC other info EFC is listed at the top along with other information such as any issues with aid eligibility

Page 4 Summary of loans Refer to your records and make sure your totals are accurate

Pages 5-8 FAFSA summary Review the summary Make corrections or changes in the spaces provided You can also make changes online at wwwfafsagov

SAR Information Acknowledgement If any information is wrong you can correct it on pages 5 through 8 of the SAR or online When do I receive my financial aid

Once your college reviews your SAR and verifies your eligibility it will create and notify you of your aid eligibility and send an award letter You do not need to accept all of the aid thatrsquos offered to you accept only the aid you want Rejecting one form of aid however will not result in increases in the other forms of aid Federal aid will first be applied to certain school charges such as tuition fees room and board Excess may then be disbursed to the student or credited to his or her student account Why is there an asterisk next to my EFC

An asterisk () means you have been selected for verification You must provide documents to your college to verify that information submitted on the FAFSA is correct Even if there is no asterisk next to your EFC your school may still select your FAFSA for verification If your college asks for verification documents send them as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the aid process The US Department of Education has switched to a targeted verification process About a third to half of all FAFSAs will be selected for verification Some colleges verify 100 of their aid applicants because they find that this increases the accuracy of the information used to award financial aid It helps to ensure that the most deservingneedy students receive financial aid What if I donrsquot receive my SAR

Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov if you do not receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 6: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

UUppddaatteess oonn CClloossee--UUpp This is going to be the [school] year that the Edmore Close-Up group will be

heading off to Washington DC We have an excited group of students There is still quite a bit of

fundraising left to do but so far thanks to our families and communities we have raised about $10000

(half of what we need to go) Last year we were busy raising money through a raffle steak fry and a 5K

This year we have a few fundraisers in the works We have already sold some LEDP football gear and we

will also be selling LE basketball gear closer to basketball season This month [October] we are going to

be selling homemade donuts (be sure to check back on the Edmore school website for more

information) we are also going to be busy selling concessions and 5050 tickets during our sporting

events A new fundraiser we are hoping to kick off this year will be the Lucky Dates Basically a person

will buy a date on the calendar and each month we will draw a date and whoever has purchased that

date will win $10 In a small community people tend to get burnt out on the constant fundraising we do

ndash either for classes clubs or athletics so we are trying to be creative when it comes to raising money

Pre-KKindergarten News

Front row Davis Brekke Hope Strelow amp Jeffrey Moore

Back row Jax Johnson Sophie Beck amp Levi Swanson

Itrsquos been an exciting start to the year in our Pre-K and

Kindergarten room We are finally settling down into a normal routine

and the kids are quickly excelling The Pre-K kids have been busy

learning school routines the letters of their names and practicing how

to write those letters The Kindergarteners have already learned how

to read a handful of words and finished their first science experiment

I am looking forward to a fun rest of the year

Hitting the Ground Running in 4th

and 5th

Grade

The students have been working very hard early on It has been a learning curve for all as

the students are getting accustomed to not only a new teacher but a guy teacher The students

are starting to settle in as they become more comfortable with the schedule and the procedures on

how we do things in 4th

and 5th

grade Having two grades in one classroom can be a difficult

thing but we are consistently learning how to make this work efficiently

One highlight that I think the students really enjoy is a time we set aside two days a week

called ldquoLittle Buddiesrdquo The 4th

and 5th

graders work with the K-3 students during this time on a

variety of different activities This is an opportunity for our 4th

and 5th

graders to be leaders and

take the younger elementary students under their wing

Overall I think we are truly off to a good start We brought our total to 11 in 4th

and 5th

grade with the addition of one new student At this rate by the end of October we will be up to 15

All joking aside this has been a great group to work with and Irsquom excited for what the year

entails

L-R Nicole Voeller Heather Okeson Morgan Freije Tayler Lorenz Jaden RoseJordyn Bushy Helena

Mack Molly Scheer Johnathan Ketelsen Justin Stigleman and Keenan Kalhagen

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Junior Year Admissions and Financial Aid Guide Timeline

bull Start to think about your college choices Meet with your guidance or college counselor to discuss your academic goals bull Take the ACT andor SAT in the spring High scores improve your chance of winning scholarships You may want to

take the tests again in the fall to try for a higher score bull Talk to your parents about college costs Visit wwwfafsa4casteredgov and wwwfinaidorgcalculators bull Request applications and brochures from your top college choices and visit their web sites bull Visit prospective colleges over the summer Ask college friends about their college experiences bull Include a ldquofinancial aid safety schoolrdquo which is a safety school (a college that will definitely admit you) where you could

afford to attend even if you did not receive financial aid bull Visit wwwfastwebcom to find scholarships and to learn more about financial aid and paying for college bull Consider the out-of-pocket cost (cost of attendance minus any scholarships or grants) as opposed to net cost (cost of

attendance minus the financial aid package) when evaluating college costs Net cost includes loans which need to be repaid usually with interest while out-of-pocket cost tells you how much the college is really going to cost you and your family All colleges must now provide a net price calculator on their web sites These calculators estimate the out-of- pocket cost Some calculators may highlight a net cost figure in addition to a net price figure donrsquot confuse the two There may be differences in accuracy from college to college Net price calculators can be used to evaluate whether a college is inside or outside the ballpark of affordability but the results for different colleges may not be comparable

Senior Year ndash Fall bull Organize applications create files for each school you are interested in attending List requirements and deadlines bull If required complete the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form available at profileonlinecollegeboardcom bull Retake the ACT andor SAT to improve your score bull Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers counselors and community leaders (no later than

one month before the application due date) Provide recommenders with list of your accomplishments academic achievements and your career goals

bull To save money on application fees consider applying early action or early decision to a college where you have a good chance of being accepted early to avoid the need for a safety school Note Early decision requires you to enroll at the college if admitted while early action does not

bull Register for a PIN at wwwpinedgov13 13 so you can complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online Students and parents must have their own PINrsquos Be prepared to enter your name Social Security number date of birth and a challenge question

Senior Year - Winter bull Work on your college applications Many applications are due in late December and before early January bull File the FAFSA at wwwfafsaedgov as soon as possible after January 1 Some states and colleges have very early

deadlines Do not wait until yoursquove filed your federal income tax returns or have been admitted bull Check with your prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms deadlines and requirements

Senior Year - Spring bull Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for any mistakes and report them to your prospective school(s) You can also

update your SAR online You should receive your SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) bull Check email and postal mail regularly for admissions decisions (generally late Marchearly April) a thin envelope does

not necessarily mean you are rejected bull Compare your admissions offers Ask your guidance counselor and parents to help you weigh your options bull Compare your financial aid award letters based on net price at wwwfinaidorgcalculatorsawardletterphtml where you

will find the Award Letter Comparison Tool Find out more with the Financial Aid Award letter quick reference guide found at wwwfinaidorgfafsaFinancialAidAwardLetterspdf

bull Time for a decision Most schools ask that you choose your school by May 1st unless early decision bull Check collegersquos deadlines for housing financial aid etc

Remember to notify your recommenders about your decisions and the schools where you were accepted

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

FAFSA Step-by-Step

What is it FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for college which may include grants scholarships work-study and loans

Why fill it out The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid from the federal and state government(s) and from most public and private colleges Private colleges may have their own supplemental forms in addition to the FAFSA for awarding their own aid funds For example about 250 private colleges require an additional form called the CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The FAFSA is a prerequisite for the unsubsidized Stafford and Parent PLUS loans which do not depend on financial need

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution According to the governmentrsquos calculation you and your family should be able to contribute this amount in the coming academic year to your college costs The EFC is a harsh assessment of you and your familyrsquos ability to pay for college It does not consider the impact of consumer debt on a familyrsquos financial strength

How does it work The college you plan to attend will try to meet your demonstrated financial need with a package of different types of aid from multiple sources including federal state school and private sources

You can do the following on wwwfafsaedgov

sect Electronically sign your FAFSA sect Check the status sect Make corrections sect Add additional colleges and universities sect Fill out an online renewal FAFSA next year

To obtain a PIN eligible students AND parents should visit wwwpinedgov (students and parents should get their own PINs) Click on ldquoApply for PINrdquo near the top of the page and be prepared to enter your name social security number date of birth and a challenge question Allow 3-4 hours for the PIN to be emailed

Do not reveal your PIN to anyone The PIN allows you to electronically sign federal student aid and loan documents and access your confidential FAFSA information

Quick Tip Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and each subsequent year once yoursquore in college Early submission maximizes your chances of receiving aid

FAFSA Process 1-2-3

Step 1 Assemble forms needed to complete FAFSA

You and your parents (if you are dependent) need the following to fill out the form Social Security Number Current bank and brokerage account statements Drivers license (if any) Current mortgage and investment records (if any) Alien registration card (if not a US citizen) 2012 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax

questions if you or your parents havenrsquot filed yet) 2012 untaxed income records (if any) 2012 W2 and 1099 forms and other record of money

earned Parents 2012 income tax return (if dependent) PIN Step 2 Complete the FAFSA Download print and complete the FAFSA on the Web

worksheet Complete FAFSA on the Web at wwwfafsaedgov

The online version is used by over 99 of the applicants since it includes skip logic to avoid asking you unnecessary and redundant questions Processing is quicker and more efficient with built-in edit-checks to reduce errors on the form

In order to maximize the amount of aid fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1

Once finished print the FAFSA summary as well as the Submission Confirmation page (or write down your confirmation number and date) If you complete the paper version make a copy for your records

Step 3 Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is proof that your FAFSA was received You should receive your electronic SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) What if I find errors on my Student Aid Report (SAR) Report errors immediately to your financial aid office

You can also make corrections online using your PIN at wwwfafsaedgov

If you dont receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks call 1-800- 433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is a summary of the information you entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) It tells you how much federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and how much the government thinks you and your family can reasonably pay for your school expenses The SAR also notifies you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant You will receive a SAR in 1-3 days after you filed an Electronic FAFSA or 2-3 weeks after you filed a paper version Check immediately for your EFC (on upper right on page 1) and any mistakes or errors (pages 5-8)13 13 13

13 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

The EFC is the amount you and your family will be expected to pay for the coming academic year based on your financial situation Some colleges do not satisfy the studentrsquos full demonstrated financial need leaving the family with unmet need (a gap) Some need may be met with loans which need to be repaid usually with interest

How is the EFC calculated

The US Department of Education uses the Federal Methodology (FM) to calculate your aid eligibility The FM takes into account your familyrsquos income the number of family members in college net value of assets and your enrollment status among other factors To estimate your EFC utilize the Expected Family Contribution Calculator wwwfinaidorgefc

What happens after I receive my SAR

Look for mistakes or errors Any colleges you listed on your FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of your SAR If you find an error notify your schoolrsquos financial aid office immediately to let them know Errors can also be corrected online using your PIN at httpwwwfasfagov

What if I find mistakes on my SAR

Make sure to let your college know Then on the Web and using your PIN Go to wwwfafsaedgov and under ldquoFAFSA Follow Uprdquo click ldquoMake Corrections to a Processed FAFSArdquo You will be able to check the items you want to change and make corrections accordingly On paper Flip to the last pages of the SAR and find your original FAFSA info Make changes in the spaces provided Only fill in the areas that need to be changed andor corrected Once finished you and your parents must sign and mail the corrected FAFSA to the central processor or send to each school to which you are applying to for admission and financial aid

Highlights of each page in your SAR Page 1 Intro Tracks the aid process for you If there

is an asterisk next to your EFC you have been selected for verification (see below)

Page 2 Confidentiality information including reminders

Page 3 EFC other info EFC is listed at the top along with other information such as any issues with aid eligibility

Page 4 Summary of loans Refer to your records and make sure your totals are accurate

Pages 5-8 FAFSA summary Review the summary Make corrections or changes in the spaces provided You can also make changes online at wwwfafsagov

SAR Information Acknowledgement If any information is wrong you can correct it on pages 5 through 8 of the SAR or online When do I receive my financial aid

Once your college reviews your SAR and verifies your eligibility it will create and notify you of your aid eligibility and send an award letter You do not need to accept all of the aid thatrsquos offered to you accept only the aid you want Rejecting one form of aid however will not result in increases in the other forms of aid Federal aid will first be applied to certain school charges such as tuition fees room and board Excess may then be disbursed to the student or credited to his or her student account Why is there an asterisk next to my EFC

An asterisk () means you have been selected for verification You must provide documents to your college to verify that information submitted on the FAFSA is correct Even if there is no asterisk next to your EFC your school may still select your FAFSA for verification If your college asks for verification documents send them as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the aid process The US Department of Education has switched to a targeted verification process About a third to half of all FAFSAs will be selected for verification Some colleges verify 100 of their aid applicants because they find that this increases the accuracy of the information used to award financial aid It helps to ensure that the most deservingneedy students receive financial aid What if I donrsquot receive my SAR

Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov if you do not receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 7: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

Pre-KKindergarten News

Front row Davis Brekke Hope Strelow amp Jeffrey Moore

Back row Jax Johnson Sophie Beck amp Levi Swanson

Itrsquos been an exciting start to the year in our Pre-K and

Kindergarten room We are finally settling down into a normal routine

and the kids are quickly excelling The Pre-K kids have been busy

learning school routines the letters of their names and practicing how

to write those letters The Kindergarteners have already learned how

to read a handful of words and finished their first science experiment

I am looking forward to a fun rest of the year

Hitting the Ground Running in 4th

and 5th

Grade

The students have been working very hard early on It has been a learning curve for all as

the students are getting accustomed to not only a new teacher but a guy teacher The students

are starting to settle in as they become more comfortable with the schedule and the procedures on

how we do things in 4th

and 5th

grade Having two grades in one classroom can be a difficult

thing but we are consistently learning how to make this work efficiently

One highlight that I think the students really enjoy is a time we set aside two days a week

called ldquoLittle Buddiesrdquo The 4th

and 5th

graders work with the K-3 students during this time on a

variety of different activities This is an opportunity for our 4th

and 5th

graders to be leaders and

take the younger elementary students under their wing

Overall I think we are truly off to a good start We brought our total to 11 in 4th

and 5th

grade with the addition of one new student At this rate by the end of October we will be up to 15

All joking aside this has been a great group to work with and Irsquom excited for what the year

entails

L-R Nicole Voeller Heather Okeson Morgan Freije Tayler Lorenz Jaden RoseJordyn Bushy Helena

Mack Molly Scheer Johnathan Ketelsen Justin Stigleman and Keenan Kalhagen

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Junior Year Admissions and Financial Aid Guide Timeline

bull Start to think about your college choices Meet with your guidance or college counselor to discuss your academic goals bull Take the ACT andor SAT in the spring High scores improve your chance of winning scholarships You may want to

take the tests again in the fall to try for a higher score bull Talk to your parents about college costs Visit wwwfafsa4casteredgov and wwwfinaidorgcalculators bull Request applications and brochures from your top college choices and visit their web sites bull Visit prospective colleges over the summer Ask college friends about their college experiences bull Include a ldquofinancial aid safety schoolrdquo which is a safety school (a college that will definitely admit you) where you could

afford to attend even if you did not receive financial aid bull Visit wwwfastwebcom to find scholarships and to learn more about financial aid and paying for college bull Consider the out-of-pocket cost (cost of attendance minus any scholarships or grants) as opposed to net cost (cost of

attendance minus the financial aid package) when evaluating college costs Net cost includes loans which need to be repaid usually with interest while out-of-pocket cost tells you how much the college is really going to cost you and your family All colleges must now provide a net price calculator on their web sites These calculators estimate the out-of- pocket cost Some calculators may highlight a net cost figure in addition to a net price figure donrsquot confuse the two There may be differences in accuracy from college to college Net price calculators can be used to evaluate whether a college is inside or outside the ballpark of affordability but the results for different colleges may not be comparable

Senior Year ndash Fall bull Organize applications create files for each school you are interested in attending List requirements and deadlines bull If required complete the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form available at profileonlinecollegeboardcom bull Retake the ACT andor SAT to improve your score bull Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers counselors and community leaders (no later than

one month before the application due date) Provide recommenders with list of your accomplishments academic achievements and your career goals

bull To save money on application fees consider applying early action or early decision to a college where you have a good chance of being accepted early to avoid the need for a safety school Note Early decision requires you to enroll at the college if admitted while early action does not

bull Register for a PIN at wwwpinedgov13 13 so you can complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online Students and parents must have their own PINrsquos Be prepared to enter your name Social Security number date of birth and a challenge question

Senior Year - Winter bull Work on your college applications Many applications are due in late December and before early January bull File the FAFSA at wwwfafsaedgov as soon as possible after January 1 Some states and colleges have very early

deadlines Do not wait until yoursquove filed your federal income tax returns or have been admitted bull Check with your prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms deadlines and requirements

Senior Year - Spring bull Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for any mistakes and report them to your prospective school(s) You can also

update your SAR online You should receive your SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) bull Check email and postal mail regularly for admissions decisions (generally late Marchearly April) a thin envelope does

not necessarily mean you are rejected bull Compare your admissions offers Ask your guidance counselor and parents to help you weigh your options bull Compare your financial aid award letters based on net price at wwwfinaidorgcalculatorsawardletterphtml where you

will find the Award Letter Comparison Tool Find out more with the Financial Aid Award letter quick reference guide found at wwwfinaidorgfafsaFinancialAidAwardLetterspdf

bull Time for a decision Most schools ask that you choose your school by May 1st unless early decision bull Check collegersquos deadlines for housing financial aid etc

Remember to notify your recommenders about your decisions and the schools where you were accepted

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

FAFSA Step-by-Step

What is it FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for college which may include grants scholarships work-study and loans

Why fill it out The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid from the federal and state government(s) and from most public and private colleges Private colleges may have their own supplemental forms in addition to the FAFSA for awarding their own aid funds For example about 250 private colleges require an additional form called the CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The FAFSA is a prerequisite for the unsubsidized Stafford and Parent PLUS loans which do not depend on financial need

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution According to the governmentrsquos calculation you and your family should be able to contribute this amount in the coming academic year to your college costs The EFC is a harsh assessment of you and your familyrsquos ability to pay for college It does not consider the impact of consumer debt on a familyrsquos financial strength

How does it work The college you plan to attend will try to meet your demonstrated financial need with a package of different types of aid from multiple sources including federal state school and private sources

You can do the following on wwwfafsaedgov

sect Electronically sign your FAFSA sect Check the status sect Make corrections sect Add additional colleges and universities sect Fill out an online renewal FAFSA next year

To obtain a PIN eligible students AND parents should visit wwwpinedgov (students and parents should get their own PINs) Click on ldquoApply for PINrdquo near the top of the page and be prepared to enter your name social security number date of birth and a challenge question Allow 3-4 hours for the PIN to be emailed

Do not reveal your PIN to anyone The PIN allows you to electronically sign federal student aid and loan documents and access your confidential FAFSA information

Quick Tip Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and each subsequent year once yoursquore in college Early submission maximizes your chances of receiving aid

FAFSA Process 1-2-3

Step 1 Assemble forms needed to complete FAFSA

You and your parents (if you are dependent) need the following to fill out the form Social Security Number Current bank and brokerage account statements Drivers license (if any) Current mortgage and investment records (if any) Alien registration card (if not a US citizen) 2012 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax

questions if you or your parents havenrsquot filed yet) 2012 untaxed income records (if any) 2012 W2 and 1099 forms and other record of money

earned Parents 2012 income tax return (if dependent) PIN Step 2 Complete the FAFSA Download print and complete the FAFSA on the Web

worksheet Complete FAFSA on the Web at wwwfafsaedgov

The online version is used by over 99 of the applicants since it includes skip logic to avoid asking you unnecessary and redundant questions Processing is quicker and more efficient with built-in edit-checks to reduce errors on the form

In order to maximize the amount of aid fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1

Once finished print the FAFSA summary as well as the Submission Confirmation page (or write down your confirmation number and date) If you complete the paper version make a copy for your records

Step 3 Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is proof that your FAFSA was received You should receive your electronic SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) What if I find errors on my Student Aid Report (SAR) Report errors immediately to your financial aid office

You can also make corrections online using your PIN at wwwfafsaedgov

If you dont receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks call 1-800- 433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is a summary of the information you entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) It tells you how much federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and how much the government thinks you and your family can reasonably pay for your school expenses The SAR also notifies you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant You will receive a SAR in 1-3 days after you filed an Electronic FAFSA or 2-3 weeks after you filed a paper version Check immediately for your EFC (on upper right on page 1) and any mistakes or errors (pages 5-8)13 13 13

13 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

The EFC is the amount you and your family will be expected to pay for the coming academic year based on your financial situation Some colleges do not satisfy the studentrsquos full demonstrated financial need leaving the family with unmet need (a gap) Some need may be met with loans which need to be repaid usually with interest

How is the EFC calculated

The US Department of Education uses the Federal Methodology (FM) to calculate your aid eligibility The FM takes into account your familyrsquos income the number of family members in college net value of assets and your enrollment status among other factors To estimate your EFC utilize the Expected Family Contribution Calculator wwwfinaidorgefc

What happens after I receive my SAR

Look for mistakes or errors Any colleges you listed on your FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of your SAR If you find an error notify your schoolrsquos financial aid office immediately to let them know Errors can also be corrected online using your PIN at httpwwwfasfagov

What if I find mistakes on my SAR

Make sure to let your college know Then on the Web and using your PIN Go to wwwfafsaedgov and under ldquoFAFSA Follow Uprdquo click ldquoMake Corrections to a Processed FAFSArdquo You will be able to check the items you want to change and make corrections accordingly On paper Flip to the last pages of the SAR and find your original FAFSA info Make changes in the spaces provided Only fill in the areas that need to be changed andor corrected Once finished you and your parents must sign and mail the corrected FAFSA to the central processor or send to each school to which you are applying to for admission and financial aid

Highlights of each page in your SAR Page 1 Intro Tracks the aid process for you If there

is an asterisk next to your EFC you have been selected for verification (see below)

Page 2 Confidentiality information including reminders

Page 3 EFC other info EFC is listed at the top along with other information such as any issues with aid eligibility

Page 4 Summary of loans Refer to your records and make sure your totals are accurate

Pages 5-8 FAFSA summary Review the summary Make corrections or changes in the spaces provided You can also make changes online at wwwfafsagov

SAR Information Acknowledgement If any information is wrong you can correct it on pages 5 through 8 of the SAR or online When do I receive my financial aid

Once your college reviews your SAR and verifies your eligibility it will create and notify you of your aid eligibility and send an award letter You do not need to accept all of the aid thatrsquos offered to you accept only the aid you want Rejecting one form of aid however will not result in increases in the other forms of aid Federal aid will first be applied to certain school charges such as tuition fees room and board Excess may then be disbursed to the student or credited to his or her student account Why is there an asterisk next to my EFC

An asterisk () means you have been selected for verification You must provide documents to your college to verify that information submitted on the FAFSA is correct Even if there is no asterisk next to your EFC your school may still select your FAFSA for verification If your college asks for verification documents send them as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the aid process The US Department of Education has switched to a targeted verification process About a third to half of all FAFSAs will be selected for verification Some colleges verify 100 of their aid applicants because they find that this increases the accuracy of the information used to award financial aid It helps to ensure that the most deservingneedy students receive financial aid What if I donrsquot receive my SAR

Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov if you do not receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 8: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

Hitting the Ground Running in 4th

and 5th

Grade

The students have been working very hard early on It has been a learning curve for all as

the students are getting accustomed to not only a new teacher but a guy teacher The students

are starting to settle in as they become more comfortable with the schedule and the procedures on

how we do things in 4th

and 5th

grade Having two grades in one classroom can be a difficult

thing but we are consistently learning how to make this work efficiently

One highlight that I think the students really enjoy is a time we set aside two days a week

called ldquoLittle Buddiesrdquo The 4th

and 5th

graders work with the K-3 students during this time on a

variety of different activities This is an opportunity for our 4th

and 5th

graders to be leaders and

take the younger elementary students under their wing

Overall I think we are truly off to a good start We brought our total to 11 in 4th

and 5th

grade with the addition of one new student At this rate by the end of October we will be up to 15

All joking aside this has been a great group to work with and Irsquom excited for what the year

entails

L-R Nicole Voeller Heather Okeson Morgan Freije Tayler Lorenz Jaden RoseJordyn Bushy Helena

Mack Molly Scheer Johnathan Ketelsen Justin Stigleman and Keenan Kalhagen

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Junior Year Admissions and Financial Aid Guide Timeline

bull Start to think about your college choices Meet with your guidance or college counselor to discuss your academic goals bull Take the ACT andor SAT in the spring High scores improve your chance of winning scholarships You may want to

take the tests again in the fall to try for a higher score bull Talk to your parents about college costs Visit wwwfafsa4casteredgov and wwwfinaidorgcalculators bull Request applications and brochures from your top college choices and visit their web sites bull Visit prospective colleges over the summer Ask college friends about their college experiences bull Include a ldquofinancial aid safety schoolrdquo which is a safety school (a college that will definitely admit you) where you could

afford to attend even if you did not receive financial aid bull Visit wwwfastwebcom to find scholarships and to learn more about financial aid and paying for college bull Consider the out-of-pocket cost (cost of attendance minus any scholarships or grants) as opposed to net cost (cost of

attendance minus the financial aid package) when evaluating college costs Net cost includes loans which need to be repaid usually with interest while out-of-pocket cost tells you how much the college is really going to cost you and your family All colleges must now provide a net price calculator on their web sites These calculators estimate the out-of- pocket cost Some calculators may highlight a net cost figure in addition to a net price figure donrsquot confuse the two There may be differences in accuracy from college to college Net price calculators can be used to evaluate whether a college is inside or outside the ballpark of affordability but the results for different colleges may not be comparable

Senior Year ndash Fall bull Organize applications create files for each school you are interested in attending List requirements and deadlines bull If required complete the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form available at profileonlinecollegeboardcom bull Retake the ACT andor SAT to improve your score bull Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers counselors and community leaders (no later than

one month before the application due date) Provide recommenders with list of your accomplishments academic achievements and your career goals

bull To save money on application fees consider applying early action or early decision to a college where you have a good chance of being accepted early to avoid the need for a safety school Note Early decision requires you to enroll at the college if admitted while early action does not

bull Register for a PIN at wwwpinedgov13 13 so you can complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online Students and parents must have their own PINrsquos Be prepared to enter your name Social Security number date of birth and a challenge question

Senior Year - Winter bull Work on your college applications Many applications are due in late December and before early January bull File the FAFSA at wwwfafsaedgov as soon as possible after January 1 Some states and colleges have very early

deadlines Do not wait until yoursquove filed your federal income tax returns or have been admitted bull Check with your prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms deadlines and requirements

Senior Year - Spring bull Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for any mistakes and report them to your prospective school(s) You can also

update your SAR online You should receive your SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) bull Check email and postal mail regularly for admissions decisions (generally late Marchearly April) a thin envelope does

not necessarily mean you are rejected bull Compare your admissions offers Ask your guidance counselor and parents to help you weigh your options bull Compare your financial aid award letters based on net price at wwwfinaidorgcalculatorsawardletterphtml where you

will find the Award Letter Comparison Tool Find out more with the Financial Aid Award letter quick reference guide found at wwwfinaidorgfafsaFinancialAidAwardLetterspdf

bull Time for a decision Most schools ask that you choose your school by May 1st unless early decision bull Check collegersquos deadlines for housing financial aid etc

Remember to notify your recommenders about your decisions and the schools where you were accepted

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

FAFSA Step-by-Step

What is it FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for college which may include grants scholarships work-study and loans

Why fill it out The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid from the federal and state government(s) and from most public and private colleges Private colleges may have their own supplemental forms in addition to the FAFSA for awarding their own aid funds For example about 250 private colleges require an additional form called the CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The FAFSA is a prerequisite for the unsubsidized Stafford and Parent PLUS loans which do not depend on financial need

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution According to the governmentrsquos calculation you and your family should be able to contribute this amount in the coming academic year to your college costs The EFC is a harsh assessment of you and your familyrsquos ability to pay for college It does not consider the impact of consumer debt on a familyrsquos financial strength

How does it work The college you plan to attend will try to meet your demonstrated financial need with a package of different types of aid from multiple sources including federal state school and private sources

You can do the following on wwwfafsaedgov

sect Electronically sign your FAFSA sect Check the status sect Make corrections sect Add additional colleges and universities sect Fill out an online renewal FAFSA next year

To obtain a PIN eligible students AND parents should visit wwwpinedgov (students and parents should get their own PINs) Click on ldquoApply for PINrdquo near the top of the page and be prepared to enter your name social security number date of birth and a challenge question Allow 3-4 hours for the PIN to be emailed

Do not reveal your PIN to anyone The PIN allows you to electronically sign federal student aid and loan documents and access your confidential FAFSA information

Quick Tip Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and each subsequent year once yoursquore in college Early submission maximizes your chances of receiving aid

FAFSA Process 1-2-3

Step 1 Assemble forms needed to complete FAFSA

You and your parents (if you are dependent) need the following to fill out the form Social Security Number Current bank and brokerage account statements Drivers license (if any) Current mortgage and investment records (if any) Alien registration card (if not a US citizen) 2012 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax

questions if you or your parents havenrsquot filed yet) 2012 untaxed income records (if any) 2012 W2 and 1099 forms and other record of money

earned Parents 2012 income tax return (if dependent) PIN Step 2 Complete the FAFSA Download print and complete the FAFSA on the Web

worksheet Complete FAFSA on the Web at wwwfafsaedgov

The online version is used by over 99 of the applicants since it includes skip logic to avoid asking you unnecessary and redundant questions Processing is quicker and more efficient with built-in edit-checks to reduce errors on the form

In order to maximize the amount of aid fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1

Once finished print the FAFSA summary as well as the Submission Confirmation page (or write down your confirmation number and date) If you complete the paper version make a copy for your records

Step 3 Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is proof that your FAFSA was received You should receive your electronic SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) What if I find errors on my Student Aid Report (SAR) Report errors immediately to your financial aid office

You can also make corrections online using your PIN at wwwfafsaedgov

If you dont receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks call 1-800- 433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov

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13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is a summary of the information you entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) It tells you how much federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and how much the government thinks you and your family can reasonably pay for your school expenses The SAR also notifies you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant You will receive a SAR in 1-3 days after you filed an Electronic FAFSA or 2-3 weeks after you filed a paper version Check immediately for your EFC (on upper right on page 1) and any mistakes or errors (pages 5-8)13 13 13

13 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

The EFC is the amount you and your family will be expected to pay for the coming academic year based on your financial situation Some colleges do not satisfy the studentrsquos full demonstrated financial need leaving the family with unmet need (a gap) Some need may be met with loans which need to be repaid usually with interest

How is the EFC calculated

The US Department of Education uses the Federal Methodology (FM) to calculate your aid eligibility The FM takes into account your familyrsquos income the number of family members in college net value of assets and your enrollment status among other factors To estimate your EFC utilize the Expected Family Contribution Calculator wwwfinaidorgefc

What happens after I receive my SAR

Look for mistakes or errors Any colleges you listed on your FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of your SAR If you find an error notify your schoolrsquos financial aid office immediately to let them know Errors can also be corrected online using your PIN at httpwwwfasfagov

What if I find mistakes on my SAR

Make sure to let your college know Then on the Web and using your PIN Go to wwwfafsaedgov and under ldquoFAFSA Follow Uprdquo click ldquoMake Corrections to a Processed FAFSArdquo You will be able to check the items you want to change and make corrections accordingly On paper Flip to the last pages of the SAR and find your original FAFSA info Make changes in the spaces provided Only fill in the areas that need to be changed andor corrected Once finished you and your parents must sign and mail the corrected FAFSA to the central processor or send to each school to which you are applying to for admission and financial aid

Highlights of each page in your SAR Page 1 Intro Tracks the aid process for you If there

is an asterisk next to your EFC you have been selected for verification (see below)

Page 2 Confidentiality information including reminders

Page 3 EFC other info EFC is listed at the top along with other information such as any issues with aid eligibility

Page 4 Summary of loans Refer to your records and make sure your totals are accurate

Pages 5-8 FAFSA summary Review the summary Make corrections or changes in the spaces provided You can also make changes online at wwwfafsagov

SAR Information Acknowledgement If any information is wrong you can correct it on pages 5 through 8 of the SAR or online When do I receive my financial aid

Once your college reviews your SAR and verifies your eligibility it will create and notify you of your aid eligibility and send an award letter You do not need to accept all of the aid thatrsquos offered to you accept only the aid you want Rejecting one form of aid however will not result in increases in the other forms of aid Federal aid will first be applied to certain school charges such as tuition fees room and board Excess may then be disbursed to the student or credited to his or her student account Why is there an asterisk next to my EFC

An asterisk () means you have been selected for verification You must provide documents to your college to verify that information submitted on the FAFSA is correct Even if there is no asterisk next to your EFC your school may still select your FAFSA for verification If your college asks for verification documents send them as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the aid process The US Department of Education has switched to a targeted verification process About a third to half of all FAFSAs will be selected for verification Some colleges verify 100 of their aid applicants because they find that this increases the accuracy of the information used to award financial aid It helps to ensure that the most deservingneedy students receive financial aid What if I donrsquot receive my SAR

Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov if you do not receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA

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Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 9: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Junior Year Admissions and Financial Aid Guide Timeline

bull Start to think about your college choices Meet with your guidance or college counselor to discuss your academic goals bull Take the ACT andor SAT in the spring High scores improve your chance of winning scholarships You may want to

take the tests again in the fall to try for a higher score bull Talk to your parents about college costs Visit wwwfafsa4casteredgov and wwwfinaidorgcalculators bull Request applications and brochures from your top college choices and visit their web sites bull Visit prospective colleges over the summer Ask college friends about their college experiences bull Include a ldquofinancial aid safety schoolrdquo which is a safety school (a college that will definitely admit you) where you could

afford to attend even if you did not receive financial aid bull Visit wwwfastwebcom to find scholarships and to learn more about financial aid and paying for college bull Consider the out-of-pocket cost (cost of attendance minus any scholarships or grants) as opposed to net cost (cost of

attendance minus the financial aid package) when evaluating college costs Net cost includes loans which need to be repaid usually with interest while out-of-pocket cost tells you how much the college is really going to cost you and your family All colleges must now provide a net price calculator on their web sites These calculators estimate the out-of- pocket cost Some calculators may highlight a net cost figure in addition to a net price figure donrsquot confuse the two There may be differences in accuracy from college to college Net price calculators can be used to evaluate whether a college is inside or outside the ballpark of affordability but the results for different colleges may not be comparable

Senior Year ndash Fall bull Organize applications create files for each school you are interested in attending List requirements and deadlines bull If required complete the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form available at profileonlinecollegeboardcom bull Retake the ACT andor SAT to improve your score bull Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers counselors and community leaders (no later than

one month before the application due date) Provide recommenders with list of your accomplishments academic achievements and your career goals

bull To save money on application fees consider applying early action or early decision to a college where you have a good chance of being accepted early to avoid the need for a safety school Note Early decision requires you to enroll at the college if admitted while early action does not

bull Register for a PIN at wwwpinedgov13 13 so you can complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online Students and parents must have their own PINrsquos Be prepared to enter your name Social Security number date of birth and a challenge question

Senior Year - Winter bull Work on your college applications Many applications are due in late December and before early January bull File the FAFSA at wwwfafsaedgov as soon as possible after January 1 Some states and colleges have very early

deadlines Do not wait until yoursquove filed your federal income tax returns or have been admitted bull Check with your prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms deadlines and requirements

Senior Year - Spring bull Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for any mistakes and report them to your prospective school(s) You can also

update your SAR online You should receive your SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) bull Check email and postal mail regularly for admissions decisions (generally late Marchearly April) a thin envelope does

not necessarily mean you are rejected bull Compare your admissions offers Ask your guidance counselor and parents to help you weigh your options bull Compare your financial aid award letters based on net price at wwwfinaidorgcalculatorsawardletterphtml where you

will find the Award Letter Comparison Tool Find out more with the Financial Aid Award letter quick reference guide found at wwwfinaidorgfafsaFinancialAidAwardLetterspdf

bull Time for a decision Most schools ask that you choose your school by May 1st unless early decision bull Check collegersquos deadlines for housing financial aid etc

Remember to notify your recommenders about your decisions and the schools where you were accepted

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13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

FAFSA Step-by-Step

What is it FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for college which may include grants scholarships work-study and loans

Why fill it out The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid from the federal and state government(s) and from most public and private colleges Private colleges may have their own supplemental forms in addition to the FAFSA for awarding their own aid funds For example about 250 private colleges require an additional form called the CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The FAFSA is a prerequisite for the unsubsidized Stafford and Parent PLUS loans which do not depend on financial need

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution According to the governmentrsquos calculation you and your family should be able to contribute this amount in the coming academic year to your college costs The EFC is a harsh assessment of you and your familyrsquos ability to pay for college It does not consider the impact of consumer debt on a familyrsquos financial strength

How does it work The college you plan to attend will try to meet your demonstrated financial need with a package of different types of aid from multiple sources including federal state school and private sources

You can do the following on wwwfafsaedgov

sect Electronically sign your FAFSA sect Check the status sect Make corrections sect Add additional colleges and universities sect Fill out an online renewal FAFSA next year

To obtain a PIN eligible students AND parents should visit wwwpinedgov (students and parents should get their own PINs) Click on ldquoApply for PINrdquo near the top of the page and be prepared to enter your name social security number date of birth and a challenge question Allow 3-4 hours for the PIN to be emailed

Do not reveal your PIN to anyone The PIN allows you to electronically sign federal student aid and loan documents and access your confidential FAFSA information

Quick Tip Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and each subsequent year once yoursquore in college Early submission maximizes your chances of receiving aid

FAFSA Process 1-2-3

Step 1 Assemble forms needed to complete FAFSA

You and your parents (if you are dependent) need the following to fill out the form Social Security Number Current bank and brokerage account statements Drivers license (if any) Current mortgage and investment records (if any) Alien registration card (if not a US citizen) 2012 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax

questions if you or your parents havenrsquot filed yet) 2012 untaxed income records (if any) 2012 W2 and 1099 forms and other record of money

earned Parents 2012 income tax return (if dependent) PIN Step 2 Complete the FAFSA Download print and complete the FAFSA on the Web

worksheet Complete FAFSA on the Web at wwwfafsaedgov

The online version is used by over 99 of the applicants since it includes skip logic to avoid asking you unnecessary and redundant questions Processing is quicker and more efficient with built-in edit-checks to reduce errors on the form

In order to maximize the amount of aid fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1

Once finished print the FAFSA summary as well as the Submission Confirmation page (or write down your confirmation number and date) If you complete the paper version make a copy for your records

Step 3 Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is proof that your FAFSA was received You should receive your electronic SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) What if I find errors on my Student Aid Report (SAR) Report errors immediately to your financial aid office

You can also make corrections online using your PIN at wwwfafsaedgov

If you dont receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks call 1-800- 433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is a summary of the information you entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) It tells you how much federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and how much the government thinks you and your family can reasonably pay for your school expenses The SAR also notifies you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant You will receive a SAR in 1-3 days after you filed an Electronic FAFSA or 2-3 weeks after you filed a paper version Check immediately for your EFC (on upper right on page 1) and any mistakes or errors (pages 5-8)13 13 13

13 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

The EFC is the amount you and your family will be expected to pay for the coming academic year based on your financial situation Some colleges do not satisfy the studentrsquos full demonstrated financial need leaving the family with unmet need (a gap) Some need may be met with loans which need to be repaid usually with interest

How is the EFC calculated

The US Department of Education uses the Federal Methodology (FM) to calculate your aid eligibility The FM takes into account your familyrsquos income the number of family members in college net value of assets and your enrollment status among other factors To estimate your EFC utilize the Expected Family Contribution Calculator wwwfinaidorgefc

What happens after I receive my SAR

Look for mistakes or errors Any colleges you listed on your FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of your SAR If you find an error notify your schoolrsquos financial aid office immediately to let them know Errors can also be corrected online using your PIN at httpwwwfasfagov

What if I find mistakes on my SAR

Make sure to let your college know Then on the Web and using your PIN Go to wwwfafsaedgov and under ldquoFAFSA Follow Uprdquo click ldquoMake Corrections to a Processed FAFSArdquo You will be able to check the items you want to change and make corrections accordingly On paper Flip to the last pages of the SAR and find your original FAFSA info Make changes in the spaces provided Only fill in the areas that need to be changed andor corrected Once finished you and your parents must sign and mail the corrected FAFSA to the central processor or send to each school to which you are applying to for admission and financial aid

Highlights of each page in your SAR Page 1 Intro Tracks the aid process for you If there

is an asterisk next to your EFC you have been selected for verification (see below)

Page 2 Confidentiality information including reminders

Page 3 EFC other info EFC is listed at the top along with other information such as any issues with aid eligibility

Page 4 Summary of loans Refer to your records and make sure your totals are accurate

Pages 5-8 FAFSA summary Review the summary Make corrections or changes in the spaces provided You can also make changes online at wwwfafsagov

SAR Information Acknowledgement If any information is wrong you can correct it on pages 5 through 8 of the SAR or online When do I receive my financial aid

Once your college reviews your SAR and verifies your eligibility it will create and notify you of your aid eligibility and send an award letter You do not need to accept all of the aid thatrsquos offered to you accept only the aid you want Rejecting one form of aid however will not result in increases in the other forms of aid Federal aid will first be applied to certain school charges such as tuition fees room and board Excess may then be disbursed to the student or credited to his or her student account Why is there an asterisk next to my EFC

An asterisk () means you have been selected for verification You must provide documents to your college to verify that information submitted on the FAFSA is correct Even if there is no asterisk next to your EFC your school may still select your FAFSA for verification If your college asks for verification documents send them as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the aid process The US Department of Education has switched to a targeted verification process About a third to half of all FAFSAs will be selected for verification Some colleges verify 100 of their aid applicants because they find that this increases the accuracy of the information used to award financial aid It helps to ensure that the most deservingneedy students receive financial aid What if I donrsquot receive my SAR

Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov if you do not receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 10: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

FAFSA Step-by-Step

What is it FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for federal financial aid for college which may include grants scholarships work-study and loans

Why fill it out The FAFSA is used to apply for financial aid from the federal and state government(s) and from most public and private colleges Private colleges may have their own supplemental forms in addition to the FAFSA for awarding their own aid funds For example about 250 private colleges require an additional form called the CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The FAFSA is a prerequisite for the unsubsidized Stafford and Parent PLUS loans which do not depend on financial need

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution According to the governmentrsquos calculation you and your family should be able to contribute this amount in the coming academic year to your college costs The EFC is a harsh assessment of you and your familyrsquos ability to pay for college It does not consider the impact of consumer debt on a familyrsquos financial strength

How does it work The college you plan to attend will try to meet your demonstrated financial need with a package of different types of aid from multiple sources including federal state school and private sources

You can do the following on wwwfafsaedgov

sect Electronically sign your FAFSA sect Check the status sect Make corrections sect Add additional colleges and universities sect Fill out an online renewal FAFSA next year

To obtain a PIN eligible students AND parents should visit wwwpinedgov (students and parents should get their own PINs) Click on ldquoApply for PINrdquo near the top of the page and be prepared to enter your name social security number date of birth and a challenge question Allow 3-4 hours for the PIN to be emailed

Do not reveal your PIN to anyone The PIN allows you to electronically sign federal student aid and loan documents and access your confidential FAFSA information

Quick Tip Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 and each subsequent year once yoursquore in college Early submission maximizes your chances of receiving aid

FAFSA Process 1-2-3

Step 1 Assemble forms needed to complete FAFSA

You and your parents (if you are dependent) need the following to fill out the form Social Security Number Current bank and brokerage account statements Drivers license (if any) Current mortgage and investment records (if any) Alien registration card (if not a US citizen) 2012 federal tax return (estimates are OK on tax

questions if you or your parents havenrsquot filed yet) 2012 untaxed income records (if any) 2012 W2 and 1099 forms and other record of money

earned Parents 2012 income tax return (if dependent) PIN Step 2 Complete the FAFSA Download print and complete the FAFSA on the Web

worksheet Complete FAFSA on the Web at wwwfafsaedgov

The online version is used by over 99 of the applicants since it includes skip logic to avoid asking you unnecessary and redundant questions Processing is quicker and more efficient with built-in edit-checks to reduce errors on the form

In order to maximize the amount of aid fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1

Once finished print the FAFSA summary as well as the Submission Confirmation page (or write down your confirmation number and date) If you complete the paper version make a copy for your records

Step 3 Review your Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is proof that your FAFSA was received You should receive your electronic SAR in 1-3 days if you filed electronically (paper filing 2-3 weeks) What if I find errors on my Student Aid Report (SAR) Report errors immediately to your financial aid office

You can also make corrections online using your PIN at wwwfafsaedgov

If you dont receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks call 1-800- 433-3243 (1-800-4-FED-AID) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is a summary of the information you entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) It tells you how much federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and how much the government thinks you and your family can reasonably pay for your school expenses The SAR also notifies you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant You will receive a SAR in 1-3 days after you filed an Electronic FAFSA or 2-3 weeks after you filed a paper version Check immediately for your EFC (on upper right on page 1) and any mistakes or errors (pages 5-8)13 13 13

13 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

The EFC is the amount you and your family will be expected to pay for the coming academic year based on your financial situation Some colleges do not satisfy the studentrsquos full demonstrated financial need leaving the family with unmet need (a gap) Some need may be met with loans which need to be repaid usually with interest

How is the EFC calculated

The US Department of Education uses the Federal Methodology (FM) to calculate your aid eligibility The FM takes into account your familyrsquos income the number of family members in college net value of assets and your enrollment status among other factors To estimate your EFC utilize the Expected Family Contribution Calculator wwwfinaidorgefc

What happens after I receive my SAR

Look for mistakes or errors Any colleges you listed on your FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of your SAR If you find an error notify your schoolrsquos financial aid office immediately to let them know Errors can also be corrected online using your PIN at httpwwwfasfagov

What if I find mistakes on my SAR

Make sure to let your college know Then on the Web and using your PIN Go to wwwfafsaedgov and under ldquoFAFSA Follow Uprdquo click ldquoMake Corrections to a Processed FAFSArdquo You will be able to check the items you want to change and make corrections accordingly On paper Flip to the last pages of the SAR and find your original FAFSA info Make changes in the spaces provided Only fill in the areas that need to be changed andor corrected Once finished you and your parents must sign and mail the corrected FAFSA to the central processor or send to each school to which you are applying to for admission and financial aid

Highlights of each page in your SAR Page 1 Intro Tracks the aid process for you If there

is an asterisk next to your EFC you have been selected for verification (see below)

Page 2 Confidentiality information including reminders

Page 3 EFC other info EFC is listed at the top along with other information such as any issues with aid eligibility

Page 4 Summary of loans Refer to your records and make sure your totals are accurate

Pages 5-8 FAFSA summary Review the summary Make corrections or changes in the spaces provided You can also make changes online at wwwfafsagov

SAR Information Acknowledgement If any information is wrong you can correct it on pages 5 through 8 of the SAR or online When do I receive my financial aid

Once your college reviews your SAR and verifies your eligibility it will create and notify you of your aid eligibility and send an award letter You do not need to accept all of the aid thatrsquos offered to you accept only the aid you want Rejecting one form of aid however will not result in increases in the other forms of aid Federal aid will first be applied to certain school charges such as tuition fees room and board Excess may then be disbursed to the student or credited to his or her student account Why is there an asterisk next to my EFC

An asterisk () means you have been selected for verification You must provide documents to your college to verify that information submitted on the FAFSA is correct Even if there is no asterisk next to your EFC your school may still select your FAFSA for verification If your college asks for verification documents send them as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the aid process The US Department of Education has switched to a targeted verification process About a third to half of all FAFSAs will be selected for verification Some colleges verify 100 of their aid applicants because they find that this increases the accuracy of the information used to award financial aid It helps to ensure that the most deservingneedy students receive financial aid What if I donrsquot receive my SAR

Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov if you do not receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 11: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

13

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Student Aid Report (SAR) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

What is the Student Aid Report (SAR)

The SAR is a summary of the information you entered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) It tells you how much federal student aid you might be eligible to receive and how much the government thinks you and your family can reasonably pay for your school expenses The SAR also notifies you if you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant You will receive a SAR in 1-3 days after you filed an Electronic FAFSA or 2-3 weeks after you filed a paper version Check immediately for your EFC (on upper right on page 1) and any mistakes or errors (pages 5-8)13 13 13

13 What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

The EFC is the amount you and your family will be expected to pay for the coming academic year based on your financial situation Some colleges do not satisfy the studentrsquos full demonstrated financial need leaving the family with unmet need (a gap) Some need may be met with loans which need to be repaid usually with interest

How is the EFC calculated

The US Department of Education uses the Federal Methodology (FM) to calculate your aid eligibility The FM takes into account your familyrsquos income the number of family members in college net value of assets and your enrollment status among other factors To estimate your EFC utilize the Expected Family Contribution Calculator wwwfinaidorgefc

What happens after I receive my SAR

Look for mistakes or errors Any colleges you listed on your FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of your SAR If you find an error notify your schoolrsquos financial aid office immediately to let them know Errors can also be corrected online using your PIN at httpwwwfasfagov

What if I find mistakes on my SAR

Make sure to let your college know Then on the Web and using your PIN Go to wwwfafsaedgov and under ldquoFAFSA Follow Uprdquo click ldquoMake Corrections to a Processed FAFSArdquo You will be able to check the items you want to change and make corrections accordingly On paper Flip to the last pages of the SAR and find your original FAFSA info Make changes in the spaces provided Only fill in the areas that need to be changed andor corrected Once finished you and your parents must sign and mail the corrected FAFSA to the central processor or send to each school to which you are applying to for admission and financial aid

Highlights of each page in your SAR Page 1 Intro Tracks the aid process for you If there

is an asterisk next to your EFC you have been selected for verification (see below)

Page 2 Confidentiality information including reminders

Page 3 EFC other info EFC is listed at the top along with other information such as any issues with aid eligibility

Page 4 Summary of loans Refer to your records and make sure your totals are accurate

Pages 5-8 FAFSA summary Review the summary Make corrections or changes in the spaces provided You can also make changes online at wwwfafsagov

SAR Information Acknowledgement If any information is wrong you can correct it on pages 5 through 8 of the SAR or online When do I receive my financial aid

Once your college reviews your SAR and verifies your eligibility it will create and notify you of your aid eligibility and send an award letter You do not need to accept all of the aid thatrsquos offered to you accept only the aid you want Rejecting one form of aid however will not result in increases in the other forms of aid Federal aid will first be applied to certain school charges such as tuition fees room and board Excess may then be disbursed to the student or credited to his or her student account Why is there an asterisk next to my EFC

An asterisk () means you have been selected for verification You must provide documents to your college to verify that information submitted on the FAFSA is correct Even if there is no asterisk next to your EFC your school may still select your FAFSA for verification If your college asks for verification documents send them as soon as possible to avoid a delay in the aid process The US Department of Education has switched to a targeted verification process About a third to half of all FAFSAs will be selected for verification Some colleges verify 100 of their aid applicants because they find that this increases the accuracy of the information used to award financial aid It helps to ensure that the most deservingneedy students receive financial aid What if I donrsquot receive my SAR

Call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or visit wwwstudentaidedgov if you do not receive your SAR in 3-4 weeks after submitting the FAFSA

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 12: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

Glossary of Key Terms

Student Bulletin Visit wwwfastwebcom to search over 15 million scholarships

Award Letter The financial aid award letter is a notification telling you about the financial aid offered to you by your college (including estimated costs financing information types of aid amounts offered specific program information etc) You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered Unfortunately colleges do not increase the grants in the financial aid package if you turn down student employment andor loans

CreditUnit (or Credit Hour) A credit hour is a unit of measurement for fulfilling course requirements Most colleges require that you complete a certain number of creditsunits in order to graduate

Cost of Attendance The cost of attendance includes all costs associated with attending college tuition amp fees roomboard books supplies transportation personal expenses and a personal computer Ask the school about increasing your cost of attendance if you have dependent care or disability-related expenses

CSSFinancial Aid PROFILE The PROFILE form is used to apply for financial aid at about 250 colleges It calculates the studentrsquos expected family contribution (EFC) under the Institutional Methodology (IM) It is used to apply for the collegersquos own financial aid funds and does not affect eligibility for government aid It is filed online at profileonlinecollegeboardcom

Demonstrated Financial Need Demonstrated financial need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution (Financial Need = COA ndash EFC)

Enrollment Status Indicates you attend school full-time or part-time In general you must attend at least half- time to qualify for financial aid

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Amount toward the cost of attendance each year a student and his or her family are expected to contribute from their own financial resources

Financial Aid Package A financial aid package is a combination of multiple types and sources of financial aid It may include money from the federal government state government the college itself and private sources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is a national form used to collect demographic and financial information from applicants for Federal state and some institutional financial aid programs The form collects information from the student (and family if applicable) such as prior year income current net value of assets family size and the number of children who will be enrolled in college on at least a half-time basis in the coming academic year Net Cost The net cost is the difference between the cost of attendance and the need-based financial aid package (Net Cost = COA ndash Financial Aid) Net Price The net price is the same as the out-of-pocket cost the difference between the cost of attendance and just grants The net price is the amount the family pays earns or borrows to cover college costs (Net Price = COA ndash Grants) Open Admissions Students are admitted regardless of their academic qualifications Most community colleges and for-profit colleges have an open admissions policy Out-of-State Students Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state Out of-state students usually pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for the state where they attend school or a reciprocity agreement is in place between the studentrsquos state and the state of the school Rolling Admissions There is no set admissions deadline date qualified students are accepted until classes are filled Student Aid Report (SAR) The Student Aid Report lists the data elements submitted on the FAFSA some intermediate calculations the studentrsquos expected family contribution along with other information such as the graduation rates of the colleges being considered Unmet Need The unmet need sometimes called a gap is the difference between the full demonstrated financial need and the studentrsquos need-based financial aid package (Unmet Need = Financial Need ndash Financial Aid)

Winter 2012 High School Edition13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 13: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

TITLE 1

October 2013

Dear Parents

As children grow up they naturally look to adults for guidance Often

children develop their own habits and personality based upon what they see

parents and other adults do For example a child who sees a parent read a

great deal will be inclined to want to read too Setting a good example

involves more than just giving your child lots of books It also involves a

measure of encouragement and respect for your child as he or she grows up

You can contribute greatly to your childrsquos reading development through some

of the following practices

1 Give your child lots of praise as he or she learns new skills in reading

A little praise each day can go a long way toward building successful

students

2 Donrsquot compare your child with others in the family or the classroom

Respect your child as an individual and allow him or her to grow in his

or her own special way

3 Listen to your child and encourage him or her to talk with you Ask

your child to share parts of his or her day with you on a regular basis

4 Be patient Remember that growing and learning both take time Try

not to rush your child into something he or she may not be ready to

do

5 Try to have a computer or some other reference source to check on

new words or facts Be sure to use these regularly yourself

6 Make books and magazines a regular part of your gift-giving

Birthdays holidays or any other occasion provide wonderful

opportunities to share the joy of books with your child

Hopefully this will be a great year at school and at home for you and your

child On the next page is a list of ldquoWords of Encouragementrdquo

Try these different words to say you are a proud parent Let your child know

that you are proud of his or her efforts

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 14: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

Words of Encouragement Thatrsquos really nice Wow Thatrsquos great I like the way you did this Keep up the good work Thatrsquos quite an improvement Much better Good job This kind of work pleases me Terrific Beautiful Congratulations You only missed a few Thanks for working so hard It looks like you put a lot of effort into this work Look how much better your (spelling writing) looks Very creative Tell me how you did this Irsquom impressed Good answers Tell me how you chose your answer Thank you for bringing home this good paper Now yoursquove got the idea Exactly right Wonderful work Letrsquos save this paper in a folder Your work looks better every day Irsquom really proud of you for trying so hard

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 15: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

PLEASE SAVE BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Again this year the Edmore School is saving

Box Tops for Education found on General Mills

products All you have to do is clip and save Box

Top logos from participating General Mills products

and bring them to school Each Box Top logo is

worth 10 cents Our school can spend Box Top

earnings on anything from library books to

playground equipment items that may not be covered

by shrinking budgets

Thank you for your time and help

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 16: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,

SAVE THE DATE

Your local scholarship committee is going to host ldquoBags Bling and Other Thingsrdquo on

Tuesday November 19th 700 pm at the Edmore School Our last Purse Auction was a HUGE

success and filled with wonderful food and entertainment The event this year is sure to be

equally as much fun There will be a Guest hostess along with the ldquoBag Ladyrdquo There will be a

table of silent auction items and the judgesrsquo top picks will go up for live auction and bidding

There will be something for everyone We are inviting ladies to dig up their fanciest dresses

borrow a prom dress dust off the Mother of the bridegroom dress and yes someone in our

community can still wear her wedding dress from 20 years ago There will be a prize for the

most elegant dress If your cup of tea is blue jeans please feel free to gander at all the others

while remaining in your comfort zone We want everyone to have FUN It is a school function

so there will be no cash bar but sparkling cider will be available with a variety of hors drsquooeuvres

Students Parents and Faculty do you have a contribution to this cause Would you like

to donate a purse bag or bling items to fill a purse or just cash for the committee to purchase

items The community scholarship program is a wonderful program that sends our students off

to college with a scholarship for second semester It makes a difference Invest in our young

people Thanks and see you on NOVEMBER 19th

Chapter News

The committee is busy beginning another year of activities to raise money for the

graduating seniors at Edmore High School There have been many changes with the Dollars for

Scholars Organization and Scholarship America After much discussion we have voted to

disaffiliate with the Dollars for Scholars organization All monies remaining after disbursement

of the 2013 scholarships will be put into the North Dakota Community Foundation We will

keep the committee going and continue to raise funds for scholarships as More information

will be available as this transition occurs

Please put the following dates on the calendar and support your local scholarship

committee (name to be decided in Oct)

Thursday October 24hellipBake Sale (FreshmanSophomore supply baked goods)

Tuesday November 19hellipPurse Auction

Tuesday February 4hellip silent basket auction (please contact the school if you would like to

donate a basket)

Thursday February 20hellipbake sale (Juniorsseniors supply baked goods)

  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch
Page 17: Edmore Homecoming 2013 · again underway. The first meeting was held September 20, with 5 students in attendance. The members as of that meeting are: Patricia Mack, Candra Kalhagen,
  • Coverpdf
  • Edmore Homecoming 2013
  • Mr Schill
  • Principal Newsletter
  • News Release - Marketing Hometown America Edmore revised 2013
  • FACS
  • Close Up
  • PK-K
  • Hitting the Ground Running in 4th and 5th Grade
  • counselor
  • Title 1 News October 2013
  • BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
  • DFS article
  • Oct 13 Activity
  • Oct 13 lunch